The combination of heat and humidity will make it feel like 100-105 degrees outside Sunday and Monday. This will lead to an increased risk of heat-related impacts across much of Eastern NC.
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NCDHHS advises caution to prevent heat-related illnesses as temperatures rise
Parents are advised to never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, not even for a few minutes; temperatures inside a car rapidly increase and can reach dangerous and fatal temperatures in as little as 10 minutes. In the United States, approximately 38 children under the age of 15 die each year from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle.