EPISODE · Jun 21, 2024 · 7 MIN
Dangerous heat wave for the Carolinas
from WCNC Charlotte To Go · host WCNC Charlotte
The WCNC Charlotte Weather Team wants you to be Weather Aware because of the dangerous heat in the Carolinas beginning this weekend.Afternoon high temperatures will climb into the mid-and-upper 90s beginning Saturday. The hot weather will continue through at least Wednesday. The hottest and most humid days of this heat wave are expected to be Sunday and Monday. These two days will likely see heat indices reach at least 103 degrees in Charlotte. It is possible some locations in the Carolinas could be a degree or two warmer. Even so, dangerous heat conditions continue until at least Wednesday.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/severe-weather/heat-hot-temperatures-charlotte-north-carolina/275-edc2f317-8d60-4b07-a8e9-8aff2e3ab9bcPlus, Larry Sprinkle has the full forecast heading into the weekend. And the first full moon of the summer is here. Known as the strawberry moon, June's full moon signals the start of summer, although the name has nothing to do with the sky being red. Ben Thompson connects the dots on how native tribes derived the strawberry moon's name and how long you'll be able to see it. FULL STORY: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/connect-the-dots/strawberry-moon-is-coming-what-is-it-and-how-can-you-best-see-it-texas-dallas-fort-worth/287-f7e18807-2ff0-4cda-a98b-f83ee8d9594b
What this episode covers
Be Weather Aware: Dangerous heat will build on Friday as temperatures soar into the mid-to-upper 90s. The heat index will make it feel well over 100 degrees for the next several days.
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