Heat Advisory Extended Through 8 PM EDT for Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties
The National Weather Service has extended the heat advisory for parts of North Carolina until 8 PM EDT Friday.
4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 4, 2026, 1:17 a.m. ET
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Sep 4, 2026, 1:54 a.m. ET
Heat Advisory Issued for Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties
The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC has issued a Heat Advisory for Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties, effective from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT on September 4, 2026. The advisory warns of heat index values up to 106, which may cause heat illnesses.
Residents are advised to take extra precautions when outside, including wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action when seeing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The advisory also warns not to leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Sep 4, 2026, 1:23 a.m. ET
Heat Advisory: NWS Warns of Heat Illness Risk in Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, Union Counties Until 8 PM EDT
The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC has issued a Heat Advisory for Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties, warning that hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT on Friday, September 4, 2026, and will lift at 8 PM EDT.
Heat index values up to 106 are expected. The advisory covers the cities of Charlotte, Weddington, Kannapolis, Indian Trail, Concord, Monroe, and Trinity.
The Weather Service advises taking extra precautions when outside, including wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action when seeing symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Officials also warn not to leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, noting that car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Sep 4, 2026, 1:17 a.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory Issued for Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties
The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC has issued a Heat Advisory for Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties in North Carolina, effective from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT on September 4, 2026. The advisory warns of heat index values up to 106 degrees Fahrenheit, which may cause heat illnesses due to hot temperatures and high humidity.
Residents in affected areas, including Charlotte, Weddington, Kannapolis, Indian Trail, Concord, Monroe, and Trinity, are advised to take extra precautions when outside. The advisory recommends wearing lightweight and loose fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and taking action when symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke appear. It also warns against leaving young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes.
The Heat Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening.
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