Charlotte residents, brace yourselves for scorching temperatures and potentially hazardous weather. The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Heat Advisory for the area, warning of heat index values that could reach up to 106 degrees this afternoon.
Effective from 2 PM to 7 PM EDT today, the advisory spans across Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties including major cities like Charlotte, Concord, and Monroe. The NWS advises residents to “drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors,” in efforts to prevent the onset of heat illnesses. Communities are on alert as “hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,” the advisory stated.
This heatwave comes alongside a forecast of scattered thunderstorms this evening, raising concerns for localized heavy rain and potential flash flooding in low-lying, urban, and poor drainage areas. While hazardous weather isn’t expected after today, Charlotte and surrounding regions are advised to be aware of the risks posed by extreme heat and possible severe thunderstorms…