Heat Advisory Extended Until 8 PM Saturday for Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties
The National Weather Service has extended the heat advisory for the region, now in effect until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
4 reports on this incident · first at Sep 4, 2026, 1:41 p.m. ET
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Sep 4, 2026, 1:56 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory for Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties Until 8 PM Saturday
The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC has issued a Heat Advisory for Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties, in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday, September 5, 2026. The advisory expires at 8 PM EDT Saturday, September 5, 2026. The advisory warns of heat index values up to 108, with hot temperatures and high humidity that 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 drinking plenty of fluids. Officials urge people to stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. They also warn against leaving young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes.
The advisory covers cities including Concord, Trinity, Charlotte, Kannapolis, Monroe, Indian Trail, and Weddington. The warning was issued at 1:36 PM EDT on Friday, September 4.
Sep 4, 2026, 1:53 p.m. ET
Heat Advisory: High Temperatures and Humidity May Cause Heat Illnesses in Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties
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 until 8 PM EDT Saturday, September 5, 2026, with heat index values up to 108 expected.
The advisory covers the cities of Concord, Trinity, Charlotte, Kannapolis, Monroe, Indian Trail, and Weddington. 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 drinking plenty of fluids. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
The advisory was issued at 1:36 PM EDT on Friday, September 4, 2026.
Sep 4, 2026, 1:41 p.m. ETFirst report
Heat Advisory in Effect for Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties Until 8 PM Saturday
The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC has issued a Heat Advisory for Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties in North Carolina. The advisory is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT on Saturday, September 5, 2026. A previous advisory was in effect until 8 PM EDT Friday, September 4, 2026.
According to the advisory, heat index values up to 108 degrees are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. The advisory covers the cities of Concord, Trinity, Charlotte, Kannapolis, Monroe, Indian Trail, and Weddington.
The National Weather Service advises taking extra precautions when outside, including wearing lightweight and loose-fitting clothing, limiting strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and drinking plenty of fluids. Do not leave young children or pets in unattended vehicles, as car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in minutes. Check on relatives and neighbors.
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