Are you having heat stroke? How to tell as Triangle counties face ‘extreme’ risk

Temperatures in the Triangle climbed to 101 degrees this week and are forecast to feel even hotter through the weekend, prompting heat advisories across the region. Knowing the signs of heat stroke could save a life when the heat index pushes past 100 degrees.

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This story was originally published June 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM with the headline “Are you having heat stroke? How to tell as Triangle counties face ‘extreme’ risk.”