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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 6:41 PM Aug. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL UNION COUNTY THROUGH 330
PM EDT...

At 240 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles northwest of Monroe, or near Wesley Chapel, moving southeast at
15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.

Locations impacted include...
Monroe, Indian Trail, Weddington, Stallings, Unionville, Wesley
Chapel, Wingate, Marshville, Lake Park, and Mineral Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Heat Advisory
Issued: 5:54 PM Aug. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106.
For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Most of northeast Georgia, the Charlotte Metro Area, and
Upstate South Carolina.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

&&

Heat Advisory
Issued: 5:54 PM Aug. 14, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106.
For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected.

* WHERE...Most of northeast Georgia, the Charlotte Metro Area, and
Upstate South Carolina.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

&&

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