Chrissy Anderson, meteorologist at the National Weather Service forecast office in Raleigh, on an approaching heat wave for central North Carolina

National Weather Service meteorologist Chrissy Anderson joins Tony to break down an intense heat event expected to peak Thursday and Friday, with temperatures near 100 degrees and heat index values reaching 102 to 106 degrees across the Triangle. Anderson advises residents to stay hydrated, wear light clothing, apply sunscreen, and keep pets and young children cool, with a slight cooldown expected to arrive by next Monday.