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.
Union County, South Carolina FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Union County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.
Severe Weather
4 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.
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.