Heat Risk

Heat waves are periods of abnormally hot weather that typically last two or more days. While there is no single definition for a heat wave, they are generally determined when the temperatures exceed some threshold for a sustained amount of time. They usually have the most impacts during summer months when normal temperatures are already high.

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Education – Heat Waves

Learn about heat waves and their role in North Carolina’s climate.

Urban Heat Island Campaign

Mapping Raleigh and Durham as part of the 2021 NIHHIS-CAPA HeatWatch Campaign

Southeast Heat Monitor

View heat risk forecasts over the next three days during the heat season including health impacts and mitigation options

Note: Available April 1 to October 31

NC ECONet WBGT Map

Monitor potential heat stress risk across the ECONet using Wet Bulb Globe Temperature, a combination of temperature, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.