Watch Out For Record Breaking Heat, Storms,Tornadoes, Meteor Fireballs --1890 Records Falling Pictures, Video)

RECORD WATCH:

Many areas here in the Carolina’s as well as a few in South Carolina, Tennessee and even Washington state will be on record watch today as afternoon highs approach those record numbers. Charlotte, North Carolina should reach a high of 100° this afternoon which would break the record of 98° set way back in 1890. Greensboro, North Carolina may get up to 98° this afternoon which would just surpass the record of 97° set back in 1926.

Here in the Raleigh-Durham area we could get up to 100° this afternoon which would break the record of 97° set in 1981. Cape Hatteras in the Outer banks of North Carolina could even tie their record with a high of 92°. The record of 92° was set in 1964. Charleston, South Carolina’s forecast high of 100° would just break the record of 99° set back in 1981.

Other places like Oak Ridge Tennessee could also tie the record of 95° today which was set back in 1996. Bristol, Tennessee should also break their record high with a high of 92°. The record of 93° was set 1952. Knoxville, Tennessee may also get close and likely tie the record of 97° today. Out in the Northwest corner, Olympia, Washington should reach a high around 87° this afternoon which would put them just shy of the record 88° set 1963.

By tomorrow, a few other areas across the Southeast and up into the Mid Atlantic will be on record watch as afternoon highs soar into the upper 90′s and the triple digits. As you can see below, the records for afternoon highs won’t be the only records broken in spots. Some areas will also be flirting with record high temps for overnight lows as well.

Via the NWS, here are some of the forecast highs and records for tomorrow. Columbia, SC 102.1° record 100° diff -2.1, Charlotte, North Carolina 99.1° record 97° diff -2.1, Greensboro, North Carolina 97.1° record 96° diff -1.1, Greenville/Spartanburg South Carolina 97.1° record 98° diff 0.9, Wilmington, North Carolina 98.9° record 97° diff -1.9, Norfolk, Virginia 97.1° record 96 diff -1.1, Raleigh/Durham North Carolina 99.9° record 98° diff -1.9, Wallops Island, Virginia 91.0° record 92° diff 1.0, Augusta, Georgia 102.1° record 100° diff -2.1, Columbus, Georgia 96.2° record 96° diff -0.2, Macon, Georgia 99.2° record 99° diff -0.2, Tallahassee, Florida 99.2° record 100° diff 0.8.

As I meantioned earlier this morning, please make sure you take the proper precautions for staying cool in this heat. If you plan to head outdoors, make sure you are prepared for the high heat. The most important thing to do is to stay hydrated. It’s also necessary to maintain hydration through the day as well so take lots of water with you. Also, remember that many children are out of school for the summer and therefore need to also take the same precautions. Wearing lightweight and light colored clothing if possible and taking regular breaks from the heat can help stay cool.

Now, don’t forget the sunscreen! Applying sunscreen before heading out and reapplying everyone hour or so depending on your activity is key to protecting your skin from the suns harmful UV rays. Try to plan any outdoor activities early on or later in the day if possible. And last but most importantly, NEVER EVER, for any reason, leave children, the elderly or pets in an vehicle alone! It’s not safe to do anytime, let alone when temps are above 70°. There are NO excuses for this! EVER! ‪#‎ncwx‬ ‪#‎scwx‬ ‪#‎cltwx‬ ‪#‎ralwx‬ ~Pete