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Hello! Our family had planned to head to Wrightsville Beach for the day tomorrow (Saturday) from Raleigh. I just checked the forecast though and it says temp of 98 with heat index of 115! We're wondering now if that's advisable with only a wimpy umbrella for shade. Opinions? Thanks!
It really just depends on your age, the age of your kids, and if you're used to it. I grew up around here, so I wouldn't give it a second thought. However, I would be more concerned if I had an elderly person or baby with me. An umbrella isn't going to keep a big family in the shade. You'd be better off with a larger, pop up shelter (E-Z UP Custom Instant Shelters | International E-Z UP, Inc.). Either way, y'all don't forget the the sunscreen and enjoy your time down here.
We use Intellicast for weather forecasts, and it's saying 98 with a heat index of 115 for Wrightsville Beach. Their hourly forecast shows a heat index of 102 by 10am, which is not long after we'd be arriving. We were really looking forward to a day at the beach, but I think we're going to have to postpone for a couple of weeks. Oh well. Thanks for the input!
When the heat index is between 90° F and 104° F sunstroke, heat cramps or heat exhaustion are possible with prolonged exposure and physical activity.
When the index is between 105° F and 129° F sunstroke, heat cramps, or heat exhaustion is likely and heatstroke is possible.
Heat indices of 130° or higher will result in heatstroke or sunstroke quickly.
National Climatic Data Center
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We're wondering now if that's advisable with only a wimpy umbrella for shade. Opinions? Thanks!
