The Charlotte area is bracing for a dangerous heat wave. After Friday's high of 96 degrees, forecaster expect five straight days of highs at or near 100 degrees — a stretch that would tie a record set in 1986.
Saturday's forecast high of 100 degrees is just one degree shy of the all-time record for the date. Heat index values, which factor in humidity, could climb to 104 degrees Friday and 109 degrees Saturday.
Rain chances are expected to remain at 30% or lower for the next several days.
If you need a place to cool off, Mecklenburg County has several options available to the public.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg libraries are generally open to the public from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Mecklenburg County will also open up many of its recreation and senior centers for people needing to cool off, and county-run pools, spraygrounds and Ramsey Creek Beach will operate on their usual schedules.
