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Heat Wave Hits North Carolina Hard | Durham News
North Carolina’s sweltering summer is sending shockwaves through hospitals—over 3,600 heat-related visits since May, with spikes during record-breaking heatwaves in June and July. Compounded by a worsening drought that’s killing off the afternoon thunderstorms that used to cool things down, the state’s heat is becoming a relentless, dangerous force. Vulnerable groups—older adults, outdoor workers, and those with respiratory issues—are bearing the brunt, as humid air traps heat and pushes bodies to dangerous limits. Raleigh alone has logged 70+ hours this year with a heat index over 100°F—a…
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