HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT for Central NC from noon to 7pm
Today: Mostly sunny and hazy with isolated thunderstorms
this afternoon. High 95.
Heat index values (Heat + Humidity) will ‘feel like’ 105 degrees for several hours this afternoon (between 3 and 6pm).
-Limit any ‘strenuous’ outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day
-If you must be outside: wear loose fitting / light colored clothing…
-Remember to drink lots of water and don’t forget the sunscreen…
-Make sure ‘outdoor’ pets have adequate shade and plenty of water…
-Check on the elderly
- Governor Mike Easley is asking everyone in the state to conserve energy.
Easley has requested thermostats pushed up to 80 degrees in nearly all state buildings.
- Duke Energy is asking its customers to voluntarily conserve power during the late afternoon, when demand for electricity is the greatest.
- Also, many hospitals around the state have reported seeing an increased number of cases of heat-related injuries and illnesses.
- If the Heat and Humidity wasn’t enough to worry with…there is a Code Orange Air Quality Alert today. (WXII / WSJ / weather.com)
Tropical storm warnings for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have been discontinued this morning. Tropical Storm Chris appears much less organized this morning as it passes to the north of Puerto Rico. Winds are down to 45 mph. The forecast track takes Chris north toward Cuba…then possibly toward South Florida.
Chris is the third named storm of the 2006 Atlantic Hurricane Season. (weather.com)
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Chrysler is recalling more than 800,000 Jeep Liberty sport utility vehicles (model years 2002-2006) because of the potential loss of steering control. (Yahoo! News-The Associated Press)
While you are out shopping for Back-to-School supplies during the Tax Free Weekend…stop by and meet the members of Big Daddy Weave at Hanes Mall (Near Hecht’s) this Saturday from 1 to 3.
Tix on sale now for the concert after the ballgame with BIG DADDY WEAVE… this Saturday at Ernie Shore Field in Winston-Salem. Game starts at 6.
All the details online…wbfj.fm
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HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT for Central NC from noon to 7pm
Your WBFJ Family Friendly Forecast:
Today: Mostly sunny and hazy with isolated thunderstorms
this afternoon. Hot and humid…High 95.
Heat index values (Heat + Humidity) will ‘feel like’ 105 degrees for several hours this afternoon (between 3 and 6pm).
Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms ending…Low 75
Friday: Mix of sun and clouds. Showers and thunderstorms possible
during the afternoon. Hot…Highs in the mid 90s. Sneak Peak to the Weekend:
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms…High 85
Check out Tami's WBFJ Blog site for more information about the interview with Lauri Edwards (Erin Browning's mom) aired at 9:30am this morning on the WBFJ Morning Show.
