Triangle could hit its ‘hottest temperature ever’

Triangle residents are bracing themselves for what could be the hottest day ever in the capital city, marking just the start of a predicted four-day stretch of 100-degree-plus weather.

Sweltering temperatures could reach a record-breaking 106 degrees at Raleigh-Durham International Airport Friday. The heat index will make it feel like 110 degrees.

“For those that think we’re inflating these numbers, the atmosphere continues to exceed even our expectations,” WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel said. “We’re going for the hottest temperature ever observed. I don’t take that lightly.”

If it gets over 105 degrees at RDU Friday, that won’t be the first record to fall to this heat wave.

Temperatures will stay in the triple digits through Monday. Even during the nighttime, the mercury will struggle to drop below 80 degrees.