It's not over yet -- extremely high temperatures linger
By From staff reports
Published in News on June 16, 2015 1:46 PM
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Melba Cox and her daughter Deshona Cox laugh with an employee at Cold Stone Creamery after ordering ice cream to cool themselves down as temperatures neared 100 degrees Monday.
Hot weather continued to bear down on Wayne County and most of eastern North Carolina today, with highs expected to top 100 degrees.
"It's going to be a hot one," Keith Sherburn of the National Weather Service said early today.
The Weather Service issued a heat advisory until 7 p.m. as millions of people sought refuge from the sweltering temperatures.
The temperatures were expected to hover around the century mark this afternoon, with little chance of the relief of precipitation. Sherburn said Wednesday afternoon will bring some showers, but added that highs will remain in the 90s for the remainder of the week.
Many Wayne residents, especially young ones just out of school, are finding relief at one of the local swimming pools.
The Cliffs of the Neuse 11-acre swimming lake and Mina Weil pool are open to the public today. Peacock pool is closed on Tuesdays.
The cost to swim at the Cliffs is $4 for children, $5 for adults. It is open from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Mina Weil Park at 235 House St. pool admission is $3 for children, $5 for adults. It is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
At Mina Weil and Peacock pool, only 50 patrons are allowed inside the gates because of the lifeguard limitations. Family YMCA aquatic director Richard Kendall says with the increase in visits, he will hire more guards to increase capacity.
On Wednesday, all three swim areas open up. Thursday afternoon from 3 to 4 p.m. at Cornerstone Commons, the fire department will set up a giant sprinkler for children to play in.