Attleboro police have arrested a man they say tied a small dog to a trash barrel where it stayed for several hours Wednesday during 90 degree weather with "oppressive" humidity.

Forecasters warned that seniors and those with chronic health problems faced increased heat risk. Meanwhile, a disturbance was swirling in the Gulf.

The National Weather Service at Newport/Morehead City has issued a Heat Advisory for Eastern North Carolina, including Hyde and Dare counties, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Fri8.

Millions of Americans have been urged to stay out of the sun today as heat index temperatures soar into the triple digits.

Meteorologist Dalencia Jenkins explains that Thursday's temperatures will be around 90 degrees, but they will feel like 100 degrees.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for much of South Central Pennsylvania for Thursday.Heat index values ...