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  "id": "2025-07-25-university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill-extreme-heat-warning",
  "slug": "university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill-extreme-heat-warning-2025-07-25",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill",
    "shortName": "UNC-Chapel Hill",
    "state": "NC",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "Alert Carolina",
    "enrollment": 32000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2025-07-25",
    "endDate": "2025-07-28",
    "type": "public-health",
    "cleryCategory": "emergency-notification",
    "resolution": "confirmed-threat",
    "headline": "Extreme heat warning with campus heat-safety guidance",
    "headlinePublic": "Extreme heat warning with campus heat-safety guidance",
    "summary": "UNC [relayed an NWS Extreme Heat Warning with campus protective guidance](https://alertcarolina.unc.edu/notifications/2025/07/25/informational-extreme-heat-warning-july-26-27/) and [extended the warning through July 28](https://alertcarolina.unc.edu/notifications/2025/07/27/informational-update-extreme-heat-warning-extended-july-27-28/).",
    "outcome": "Heat warning period with campus heat-safety messaging.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2025-07-25 (Alert Carolina)",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Central North Carolina from 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 27. An extreme heat warning means the temperature will be dangerously high. The temperature is expected to reach 97 degrees Fahrenheit with heat index values of up to 111 degrees.\n\nUse caution if you have outdoor plans. Stay hydrated and limit exposure during the hottest time of the day. Download the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool smartphone app to find out the specific conditions at your location.\n\nIf you or someone is experiencing any signs of heat-related illness, dial 911 immediately. Cool the affected individual right away with water or ice and stay with them until help arrives. Signs of heat-related illness may include:\n\n- elevated body temperature\n\n- rapid heart rate\n\n- headache\n\n- nausea\n\n- weakness\n\n- dizziness\n\n- fainting\n\n- muscle cramps\n\n- seizures\n\n- confusion\n\n- slurred speech\n\nFor emergency air conditioner repairs on campus, call UNC Facilities Services Customer Service line at 919-962-3456. For any power outages on campus, contact UNC Police Dispatch at 919-962-8100.\n\nTips for staying cool\n\n- Drink plenty of water even if you are not thirsty – at least 1 cup every 20 minutes\n\n- Limit your time outdoors and take extra precautions if you do need to go outside\n\n- Take breaks in a shady or cool location\n\n- Dress in loose, light-colored clothing.\n\n- Avoid caffeine and alcohol as these contribute to dehydration\n\n- Closely monitor yourself and those around you for signs of heat-related illness\n\nFor more information on extreme heat and how to stay safe, visit the heat-related websites of UNC Environment, Health and Safety and the National Weather Service.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://alertcarolina.unc.edu/notifications/2025/07/25/informational-extreme-heat-warning-july-26-27/",
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      "sequence": 2,
      "type": "update",
      "timestampApprox": "2025-07-27 (Alert Carolina)",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "The National Weather Service has extended the Extreme Heat Warning for Central North Carolina until 8 p.m. Monday, July 28. An extreme heat warning means the temperature will be dangerously high. The temperature is expected to reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit with heat index values of up to 107 degrees.\n\nUse caution if you have outdoor plans. Stay hydrated and limit exposure during the hottest time of the day. Download the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool smartphone app to find out the specific conditions at your location.\n\nIf you or someone is experiencing any signs of heat-related illness, dial 911 immediately. Cool the affected individual right away with water or ice and stay with them until help arrives. Signs of heat-related illness may include:\n\n- elevated body temperature\n\n- rapid heart rate\n\n- headache\n\n- nausea\n\n- weakness\n\n- dizziness\n\n- fainting\n\n- muscle cramps\n\n- seizures\n\n- confusion\n\n- slurred speech\n\nFor emergency air conditioner repairs on campus, call UNC Facilities Services Customer Service line at 919-962-3456. For any power outages on campus, contact UNC Police Dispatch at 919-962-8100.\n\nTips for staying cool\n\n- Drink plenty of water even if you are not thirsty – at least 1 cup every 20 minutes\n\n- Limit your time outdoors and take extra precautions if you do need to go outside\n\n- Take breaks in a shady or cool location\n\n- Dress in loose, light-colored clothing.\n\n- Avoid caffeine and alcohol as these contribute to dehydration\n\n- Closely monitor yourself and those around you for signs of heat-related illness\n\nFor more information on extreme heat and how to stay safe, visit the heat-related websites of UNC Environment, Health and Safety and the National Weather Service.",
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      "sourceUrl": "https://alertcarolina.unc.edu/notifications/2025/07/27/informational-update-extreme-heat-warning-extended-july-27-28/",
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  "context": "Official full text from [Alert Carolina](https://alertcarolina.unc.edu/notifications/2025/07/25/informational-extreme-heat-warning-july-26-27/).",
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  "confidence": "high",
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  "dateAdded": "2026-07-21",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-21",
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