The National Weather Service has warned of "searing heat and oppressive humidity that occurs during the 'dog days of summer'.

The map can be accessed by mobile devices and desktops to locate a spot to visit along one of North Carolina’s beaches or coastal waterfronts this summer, according to the department.

More than 500,000 people were warned of dangerous ocean conditions in Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina on Wednesday as rip currents and longshore currents posed risks to swimmers and ...