Randolph County Sky Watch

07/28/2025

07/27/2025

07/26/2025

HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108.

* WHERE...Anson, Davidson, Forsyth, Granville, Guilford, Montgomery, Person, Randolph, Stanly, and Vance Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun and check on relatives and neighbors.

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 or 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.

07/26/2025

Take a second to check out this graphic from NCDHHS to learn the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke and how to respond.

07/26/2025

☀ Heat index values more than 100 degrees are expected today as we enter a long-duration heat wave that lasts multiple days in a row. 🌡

07/25/2025

During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged in ways you may not expect. When your body heats too rapidly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience a heat-related illness. Stay Weather-Ready by learning the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses.

07/24/2025

 A prolonged and potentially dangerous heat wave is set to impact Randolph County starting this Saturday, with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Raleigh issuing alerts for extreme heat risk expected to last into next week.

07/24/2025

🌡️ Dangerous Heat Expected This Weekend
📍 Randolph County & Central NC
🗓️ Starting Saturday, July 26

A prolonged heat wave is on the way. The National Weather Service says heat index values could reach 110°F or higher, with extreme heat risk continuing into next week.

What to Know:
• Stay hydrated and limit time outside
• Avoid outdoor activity during peak heat (mid-afternoon)
• Check on neighbors, especially elderly or vulnerable individuals
• Never leave children or pets in vehicles — even briefly

This level of heat can be dangerous for everyone, especially those without A/C or access to shade.

07/20/2025

A line of thunderstorms is impacting Randolph County. Winds approaching 35mph on radar and lighting. Keep an eye out for weather warnings in the next hours.

07/18/2025

A Flood Watch is in effect today from 3 PM until 4 AM, for the Piedmont and Sandhills.

07/14/2025

A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN RANDOLPH COUNTY THROUGH 830 PM EDT. At 747 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Badin Lake, moving northeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

07/14/2025

Pulse thunderstorms are popping up across central N.C. Stay weather aware today.