North Carolina Officials Open Cooling Centers as Temperatures Near 100 Degrees
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Updated · WRAL News · Jul 2
North Carolina Officials Open Cooling Centers as Temperatures Near 100 Degrees
3 articles · Updated · WRAL News · Jul 2
Summary
Wake and Cumberland county officials pointed residents without home air conditioning to libraries, health offices and regional centers as temperatures approach 100 degrees.
National Weather Service guidance urged people to limit outdoor activity, drink water, wear light clothing and seek air-conditioned spaces as heat illness risks climb sharply above a 90 heat index.
Jordan Lake rangers warned Fourth of July visitors to stay hydrated and avoid peak heat, with many campsites already sold out and crowds expected at state park lakes.
Low water levels from drought have also closed boat ramps at Poplar Point Campground, and officials said deceptively shallow-looking areas still pose swimming and boating risks.
Health officials said heat stroke becomes a medical emergency at 106 degrees or higher, and veterinarians warned pets can quickly suffer dehydration or heat stroke, especially in parked cars.