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.
Spartanburg, South Carolina FirstAlerts
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Severe Weather
5 reportsHeat 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.
- Severe WeatherAug 28, 2026, 5:23 p.m. ET
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Greenville County Extended Until 5:15 p.m.
The warning now runs longer than first issued, with over 1,000 customers without power.
NWS Extends Heat Advisory Through Monday Evening
The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC has extended heat advisories across 22 zones in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
National Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory for Parts of Georgia and the Carolinas
A heat advisory is in effect on August 16, 2026, with heat index values expected to reach up to 107.
Mass Casualty Incidents
1 reportSLED Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Spartanburg
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting at Georgetown Village Apartments in Spartanburg.
Plane Crashes
1 reportFour Killed in Mooney M20J Accident Near Union, South Carolina
The accident record lists four people on board and four fatalities in the April 17, 2026 crash; the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating and the cause has not been determined.
Disaster Declarations
1 reportGreenville County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
Federal fire management assistance declared for Greenville County, but no individual household grants are included.