Heat Advisories in effect Thursday for Charlotte and many surrounding areas

The inside of a car will reach deadly temperatures in just minutes in this heat

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WCCB) — Heat Advisories are in effect from 12 PM until 8 PM Thursday with heat indices up to 106° expected.Forecast Highs Hi And Daypart Conditions TodayThis advisory includes Iredell, Catawba, Rowan, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus and Union counties.Heat Alerts 2023The National Weather Service urges you to drink plenty of water, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave children and pets in unattended vehicles. The inside of a car will reach deadly temperatures in just minutes in this heat. Double and triple check your back seats.