...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 AM EDT TUESDAY... ...EXTREME HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113 possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A dangerous heatwave is expected to impact the region over the next few days. Each day, heat impacts will last well into the night thanks to very warm overnight low temperatures offering very little in the way of relief. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. &&