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Heat Advisory for Mecklenburg; Cabarrus; Union

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What: For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties. When: For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening....

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Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

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* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 108. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected. * WHERE...Cabarrus, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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    Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 1:36PM EDT until September 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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  2. Update

    Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 1:36PM EDT until September 5 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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