The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued an excessive heat watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening.

Heat index values of 105 to 110 Friday through Sunday are possible, due to temperatures in the mid to upper 90s, and dewpoints in the mid 70s. Some areas may reach 100 degrees for daytime temperatures on Saturday.

An Excessive Heat Watch means that a prolonged period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on

relatives and neighbors.