Stay weather aware: Triple-digit heat this week: Monday, June 13

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Charlotte and much of the area from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. Heat index values could be up to 105º.Expect highs near 98º on today with heat index values of 105º and above across the Charlotte area. Temperatures and humidity levels will continue to rise on Tuesday and Wednesday. Expect heat index values near 107º on Tuesday, which meets the criteria for a heat advisory. This first wave of triple-digit heat should be taken seriously by anyone working or participating in outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.By definition, a heat wave is traditionally defined as a prolonged stretch of hotter-than-normal temperatures. For us, skyrocketing temperatures will likely break records on several afternoons this week.FULL FORECAST: https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/forecast/charlotte-weather-forecast-update/275-50501550The nationwide average price for a gallon of gasoline has topped $5 for the first time ever.Auto club AAA said the average price on Saturday was $5.00. Motorists in some parts of the country, especially California, are paying far above that.The national average price has jumped 19 cents in just the past week, and it's up $1.93 from this time last year.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/5-dollar-gas-is-here-aaa-says/507-9429347b-10f7-4a5c-8631-9a5ad25c1b30Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!