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RALEIGH, N.C. — The extreme heat and sweltering temperatures that moved into the area this weekend will continue for at least another 24 hours, according to WRAL meteorologist Aimee Wilmoth.

A heat advisory will be in effect in the Triangle and surrounding area until Sunday late evening.

"It's hot today and this big heat will continue tomorrow," Wilmoth said. "We do have a front that's going to bring temperatures down next week. But we're going to have to deal with this heat through the weekend."

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"It was 101 Saturday in Raleigh. That is the highest we've been so far this year. The record for the area is 103, and it felt like 111 in Fayetteville," Wilmoth said. "It was definitely and still is a very hot day."

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I'm meteorologist K Campbell in the wr a severe weather center. The big weather story is the heat. It's going to be feeling like summer next week. In fact, we are forecasting our 1st 90 degree day of the year in the triangle next Wednesday. Plenty of sunshine there. And you know, we got a pretty good shot at hitting 90 many of the days next week. We are forecasting upper eighties to 90 Monday all the way through Friday of next week. We'll see the eighties return to the forecast starting Sunday. We have 82 for the high Sunday, upper eighties, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday of next week, Friday as well. The good news here is that it doesn't look terribly humid, so we've got the summer heat, but without the summer humidity dew points which measure the moisture in the atmosphere, which is really the best way to tell whether or not it's gonna feel sticky and humid outside. The dew points are in the fifties, Saturday and Sunday. So it'll feel pretty comfortable this weekend. But as we get into the middle part of next week, dew points are near 60. Not bad as we get into the summer months. We typically see our dew points in the mid to upper sixties and some days, even seventies and that's where it starts to get uncomfortable. Your weekend plan are mostly cloudy Saturday, 74 more sunshine and a warming southwest wind on Sunday. So temperatures should climb back into the lower eighties as long as there is enough sun on Sunday. If you're headed to the beach this weekend, still on the cool side tomorrow, highs only in the upper sixties to lower seventies for most Sunday though, we are likely to warm up a bit at the coast low to mid seventies. And during the week of next week, it would be a great time to visit the beaches. I do want to remind you as we get into the summer weather and the summer months always check in for the rip current forecast before you go to the beach. Some areas are under a moderate risk of rip current at the coast Saturday and the cans are playing again tomorrow. We're hoping for another win. If you are lining up to get a spot out at one of our local bars to watch the game, it'll be about 65 at noon by two o'clock, 71. And hopefully as we are celebrating another win, temperatures will be in the lower seventies over the next seven days climb and they stay up all the way through the week. Highs only in the upper eighties. To lower nineties with lows, only in the low to mid sixties, it's really going to be warm even at night. Just some small rain chances coming our way. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of next week. But no widespread soaking rounds of rain in the forecast.

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The National Weather Service issued Excessive Heat Warnings for dozens of North Carolina counties, including Wake, Johnston, Chatham and Cumberland counties until 7 p.m. on Sunday.

"Tomorrow is another day feeling like triple digits. The heat index model shows everybody feeling well over 100 on Sunday," Wilmoth said. "This big heat is not going anywhere this weekend."

A statement released Saturday by the National Weather Service read:

Heat index values will peak between 108 and 115 degrees this afternoon. In addition, temperatures at night will remain in the 80s for much of the night through the weekend, producing dangerous conditions through Sunday. The heat and humidity will likely cause heat stress during outdoor exertion or extended exposure.

The following precautions were then recommended:

<ul>	<li>Reduce outdoor activities to early morning or evening</li>	<li>Drink plenty of fluids</li>	<li>Stay in an air conditioned room</li>	<li>Stay out of the sun</li>	<li>Check on relative and neighbors</li>	<li>Wear light and loose-fitting clothing</li>	<li>Do not leave pets or children in cars</li></ul>

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Wilmoth said while there is a slight chance of showers, skies will remain dry overnight Saturday, but the heat will begin again first thing on Sunday.

There is a chance of storms Sunday evening, according to Wilmoth.

"Hopefully we'll get a few storms to cool things down, but it's definitely going to be hot before that."

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By Monday, temperatures will be more normal — still hot but out of the triple digits.

Temperatures are going to increase to the 100s, so plan for weekend activities that compliment triple-digit temperatures.

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