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Code Orange air quality alert

Coverage of Code Orange air quality alert in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 3 · 10:02 UTCMost recent: Jul 3 · 11:02 UTC
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  • HEALTHJul 3 · 11:02 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTE
    FORECAST: Triple-digit heat this weekend, heat advisories in place

    Triple-digit heat and heat advisories are in effect for the Carolinas this weekend, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees and feeling hotter due to humidity. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert is active in Mecklenburg, Gaston, and Lincoln counties until 8 pm, and extreme heat is expected to persist through Monday before cooling next week.

  • HEALTHJul 3 · 10:02 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTE
    Record-setting heat in Charlotte for Independence Day weekend

    Charlotte is experiencing a record-setting heat wave during the Independence Day weekend, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees on Friday and 101 degrees on Saturday, breaking historical records. A Heat Advisory and Code Orange air quality alert are in effect, with high humidity pushing feels-like temperatures above 105 degrees. Isolated storms are possible through the weekend, but dangerous heat will persist into early next week before a heat dome breaks down.