Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
AREA: Mecklenburg; Union
SENT: 2026-07-20T00:42:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 12:42AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

At 1239 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with torrential
rainfall along a line extending from 4 miles northwest of Indian
Land to 9 miles northeast of Monroe, and moving east at 20 mph.
Scattered heavy showers or thunderstorms are also located in
southern Union County and drifting east at 15 to 20 mph.

Locations to be impacted include…
Monroe, South Charlotte, Indian Trail, Weddington, Stallings,
Unionville, Pineville, Wesley Chapel, Wingate, and Waxhaw.

Very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour will be possible
in these areas. Multiple rounds of heavy rain may pass over the same
area which is likely to cause deep ponding on some roadways
and in poorly drained land.

The combination of gusty winds and saturated soil conditions could
cause a few trees and power lines to fall. Seek shelter inside an
interior room.

Torrential rainfall may flood areas with poor drainage, such as
ditches and underpasses. Avoid these areas and do not cross flooded
roads. Water levels of small streams may also rise rapidly. Seek
higher ground if threatened by flood waters.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-20T01:45:00-04:00