Table 1.
Heat Index For Harnett, Johnston, and Sampson Counties, NC, for June, July, and August, 2013.
Number of Days by County |
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Heat Index | Harnett | Johnston | Sampson | |||
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n | % | n | % | n | % | |
Less than 80°F | 3 | 3.3 | 5 | 5.4 | 1 | 1.1 |
Caution: 80°F - 90°F | ||||||
Fatigue possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity | 37 | 40.2 | 38 | 41.3 | 23 | 25.0 |
Extreme Caution: 90°F - 103°F | ||||||
Heat stroke, heat cramps, or heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity | 52 | 56.5 | 49 | 53.3 | 59 | 64.1 |
Danger: 103°F - 124°F | ||||||
Heat cramps or heat exhaustion likely, and heat stroke possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity | - | - | 9 | 9.8 | ||
Extreme Danger: 125°F or higher | ||||||
Heat stroke highly likely | - | - | - |