More unseasonably warm temperatures are in store for the Triad this week.
Meteorologist Jonathan Blaes with the National Weather Service in Raleigh says temperatures will remain in the mid-90s for the next few days, and could potentially break records.
“This is unusual," says Blaes. "The typical high in the Triad this time of year is mid-80s or so. So we're likely to be a good 10, maybe 15 degrees above those values. Anytime you get 10 degrees above or below where you're supposed to be, that is pretty significant.”
Blaes says highs will become closer to normal by the weekend. The weather service advises the public to avoid strenuous activities during peak heat hours, and to stay hydrated.
All Winston-Salem city recreation centers, except for Belview Neighborhood Center and Rupert Bell Neighborhood Center, are open this week as cooling centers. Their hours can be found online.