 The heat on June 26 set a new record in Raleigh. It reached 103 degrees, breaking the old record of 102 degrees, and it stood since 1952. Dr. B. Maroccia is an assistant medical director at Chapel Hill Emergency Department. He tells NCN News. Be out gardening or something to that effect. Come back in every hour or so to let your body cool down, get into the air conditioning, get some break from the heat.