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Beating the heat: How heat index impacts safety, weather patterns

CHARLOTTE — The Carolinas are feeling the heat as summertime rolls in. And it isn’t just high temperatures that the area is seeing.

Heat index can be just as important to keep an eye on as the heat rises. The combination of humidity and air temperature can impact safety and even storm potential.

In the video at the top of this story, Channel 9 Meteorologist Joe Puma talks about staying safe in the upcoming summer months.

Joe Puma

Joe Puma, wsoctv.com

Joe is a meteorologist with Severe Weather Center 9

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