Temperatures are still on the rise
By From staff reports
Published in News on June 22, 2015 1:46 PM
Dangerous heat continues to be a threat in Goldsboro and Wayne County.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory today for 32 counties in central and eastern North Carolina. The advisory is in effect from midday until early this evening.
Mike Strickler of the National Weather Service in Raleigh said this morning that the elderly and young should stay indoors as much as possible. He said pet owners need to limit the time their animals are outdoors as well.
The heat has people in every walk of life taking extra precautions. Officials at Wayne Memorial Hospital said the emergency room has not had to deal with any heat-related incidents, but that people who work outside should exercise caution and stay hydrated at all times.
Brownie Doss, executive director of WAGES Older Adult Services, sent out a reminder to her Meals on Wheels clients last Monday with a list of things to do to stay cool in the heat.
Last week, Meals on Wheels volunteers gave fans to people without air conditioning.
As always, volunteers check in to make sure the recipient's health is OK.
"We do that anyway, but especially with the heat, we're checking on them," she said.
So far, they have not seen any adverse effects of the heat.
Regardless of age, everyone needs to be monitoring the time they spend outside, Strickler said.
"Wear light-colored clothing and take breaks," he said. "Don't overdo it."
Today marks the 10th straight day that temperatures will break 95 degrees. This is a record for most consecutive days over 95 in Raleigh.
"It's splitting hairs," Strickler said. "It will not feel a whole lot different today than yesterday. Or the next three days."
He says to expect additional heat advisories. The advisories are issued when the heat index reaches 105 degrees.
This long heat wave has been caused by a subtropical high pressure front parked over the area, Strickler said. The fact that is moving very little has led to the stubborn heat spell in the region.
"It's relatively persistent," he said.
However, relief is in the forecast. By Thursday, Strickler said, Wayne residents can expect temperatures to reach the only into the mid-90s. Things will really ease up this weekend, as a cool front moves into the area, bringing more clouds and possible showers.
"Definitely expect cooler temperature by this weekend," he said.
If you're looking to cool off with a swim today, Peacock Pool at 1503 Herring St. is open until 6 p.m. Cost is $3 for children and $5 for adults. Mina Weil Pool is closed on Monday.