We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. 

Your Weather Planner

Hot gets hotter as the week continues. After heat index values ranged from 100 to 112 degrees Monday afternoon, Tuesday may have some locations reach up to 115 degrees. 

Due to the higher heat index forecast, an Extreme Heat Warning will go into effect for much of eastern North Carolina Tuesday morning and last until Wednesday evening.

This is potentially deadly heat for those without effective cooling. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks from the heat in an air conditioned room.

Temperatures will back off some toward the end of the week as rain could make a return to the forecast. Isolated strong storms cannot be ruled out Wednesday. They may produce damaging winds and hail.

Get the full forecast for areas across the state: Charlotte | Triad | Triangle | Coastal | Mountains

1. Iran says it attacked U.S. forces at air base in Qatar

Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites. Iran announced on state television that it attacked American forces stationed at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base. A caption on screen called it “a mighty and successful response" to "America’s aggression” as martial music played. Al Udeid Air Base hosts the forward headquarters of the U.S. military’s Central Command. Qatar, across the Persian Gulf from Iran, maintains diplomatic relations with Iran and shares a massive offshore natural gas field with Tehran.

2. North Carolina lawmakers split along party lines after U.S. bombed Iranian nuclear sites

North Carolina lawmakers are split largely along party lines after the United States' attack on three of Iran's nuclear sites over the weekend. President Donald Trump addressed the nation at 10 p.m. Saturday, declaring the strikes were a "spectacular military success." On Sunday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States “does not seek war” and was not trying to bring regime change to Iran, according to the Associated Press.

3. Dangerous, potentially record setting heat wave this week in North Carolina

The temperature is only part of the story this week though, as the humidity is also especially high. That will make it feel like it's around 105 to 110 degrees in parts of the state Monday afternoon. 

4. 5 taken to North Carolina hospital after flight from Miami hits turbulence, airline says

Five people were taken to a North Carolina hospital after a flight from Miami hit turbulence Sunday night, officials said. Fire and rescue crews responded to the flight after it arrived at Raleigh-Durham International Airport around 11:30 p.m. and brought five people to a hospital, the airport said in a statement on Monday.

5. Charlotte man’s nonprofit aims to keep kids out of jail

For nearly 30 years the mission of a Charlotte-area man has been to keep kids out of jail. Glenn Smith founded the nonprofit organization Life Connections. His programs are focused on mentoring children, strengthening families, restorative justice, building kinship, mental health services and vocational training.

Your Notes for Tomorrow

• 3rd anniversary of SCOTUS overturning 'Roe v. Wade'
• NATO Summit in the Netherlands
• State Employment and Unemployment data released
• NTSB hearing into Boeing 737 mid-air cabin panel blowout
• Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies releases '2025 State of the Nation's Housing' report