Tuesday, August 1, 2006
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT for Central NC from Noon to 7pm
HOT, hazy and humid…
The record HIGH today is 97 (set back in 1970)
Heat index (the Feel Like temperature today) from 100 to 105.
-If possible…Limit your outdoor activity between 11 and 7pm…
-If you must be outside: wear lightweight and light colored clothing…
-Remember to drink lots of water and don’t forget the sunscreen…
-Make sure pets have adequate shade and plenty of water
-Check on the elderly
The streets of Miami's Cuban-exile community…Little Havana…erupted in excitement after Fidel Castro temporarily relinquishing power to his brother and Defense Minister, Raul. According to a statement read on Cuban television, Castro underwent surgery last night because of intestinal bleeding. Castro turned over power to his brother.
The Cuban leader turns 80 on later this month. ( theconservativevoice.com/news )
Mel Gibson has entered a rehab program. Gibson’s publicist saying yesterday that the actor-director has entered into an ongoing program of recovery after his arrest last week on suspicion of DUI.
The latest from the Middle East: The fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah militants.
Israel's Security Cabinet has approved an expansion of the ground campaign against Hezbollah militia in Lebanon. Israel’s Prime Minister has rejected international calls for a cease-fire in it’s fight against Hezbollah. (CNN)
Tropical Storm Chris has developed out in the Atlantic. Chris is the third named storm of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center has issued a tropical storm watch for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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 on Saturday from 1 to 3.
Big Daddy Weave…our special guests on Saturday.
Tix on sale now for the concert after the ballgame with BIG DADDY WEAVE… this Saturday at Ernie Shore Field in Winston-Salem.
All the details online…wbfj.fm
With MTV turning 25 years old today… Boy George one time lead singer for the 80’s band Culture Club will perform on the streets of New York in August …actually Boy George will be following through on court-ordered community service by picking up trash in NY city.
Born George O'Dowd, the 45-year-old singer has struggled with drug problems for years. George was ordered to do community service he called police with a bogus report of a burglary at his lower Manhattan apartment in October, and the responding officers found cocaine inside. (CNN)
More information about the 23 annual National Night Out (happening tonight) and which communities in our area are participating…
go to the ON-Air News link on our new and improved website…wbfj.fm.
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HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT for Central NC from Noon to 7pm
Your WBFJ Family Friendly Forecast:
Today: HOT, hazy and humid…High 97.
Heat index (the Feel Like temperature) from 100 to 105.
The record HIGH today is 97 (set back in 1970)
Tonight: Clear…Low 75
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and continued HOT…High 95
-Limit your outdoor activity between 11 and 7pm…
-If you must be outside: wear lightweight and light colored clothing…
-Remember to drink lots of water and don’t forget the sunscreen…
-Make sure pets have adequate shade and plenty of water-Check on the elderly
