This week promises near-record-setting highs, according to meteorologists at our news partners at WBTV.

And it’s going to feel even hotter.

State of play: Tuesday, June 14 is going to be the hottest day with a forecasted high of 100 degrees. The humidity will make it feel like 111, though.

• Wednesday and Thursday won’t be much better with highs of 99 and 96, respectively.
• We’ll get some relief — if you can even call it that — with highs in the high 80s and low 90s this weekend.

Why it matters: Heat waves are the deadliest type of weather emergency in the U.S. and they’re growing in frequency and intensity due to global warming, Axios’ Andrew Freedman writes.

• 3,201 North Carolinians visited the emergency room in 2021 with heat-related illnesses.

What to do: We’ve got a few ideas to keep you cool as the temperatures rise, and have updated some of our guides:

• Get inside: Normally in the warmer months, we’d be saying get outside. Not this week. Here are 34 indoor activities when it’s miserably hot out in Charlotte.
• Play in the water: 9 free spraygrounds and splash pads to check out this summer in Charlotte.
• Stay refreshed: 9 places in Charlotte to get snowcones, popsicles and more frozen treats. Make sure to drink plenty of water, too.
• Head to the mountains: Work remotely this week from a mountain town. It’ll still be hotter than usual there, but a nice 10-degrees warmer than Charlotte in most places. Here’s our guide: 12 must-visit mountain towns within four hours of Charlotte.
• Check out an exhibit: Crayola IDEAworks exhibit is perfect for families and running now at Camp North End. Here are our takeaways.