North Carolina temps will soon feel like 100 degrees | Occasional storms may be strong (opens original article in a new tab)

North Carolina will experience high temperatures and humidity, with heat indices reaching the low 100s, along with occasional severe thunderstorms this week.

• High heat and humidity will push Piedmont Triad weather into mid-summer form before the summer solstice.
• Severe thunderstorms with strong winds, hail, and heavy downpours are expected, especially on Thursday and Friday.
• Heat index temperatures may reach the low 100s, increasing the risk of heat illnesses for those without air conditioning or shade.