Heat Forecast & Safety Information

Did you know HEAT is the #1 weather-related cause of death in the U.S.???

Disclaimer: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the official government source of cause of death information in the U.S., including weather-related fatalities.

To help improve awareness of this dangerous hazard, we've compiled heat forecast/safety information, local heat watch/warning/advisory criteria, local heat wave climatology and more below.

HEAT SAFETY TIPS/RESOURCES

Check out the this presentation and the table below to learn more about the various NWS heat products.

Local Heat Forecast Maps

Local WBGT Risk Maps

Local Heat Alert Criteria

Local Historic Heat Waves

Heat Safety Info & Add'l Resources

Recursos térmicos españoles

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NOTE: Max Heat Index graphics are only valid April through October. Click on the images to enlarge them. Learn more about heat index here.
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Day 3
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Day 4
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Day 5
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Day 6
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Day 7
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NOTE: The following maps show the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) Risk. Click on the images to enlarge them. Learn more about WBGT via this info guide and webpage.
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Day 5	Day 6	Day 7

Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Watches/Warnings are issued for southeast NC & northeast SC via the Non-Precipitation Weather (NPW) product according to the following criteria: