Alert Special Weather Statement until WED 6:30 PM EDT Apr 29, 2026 Apr 29, 2026 Updated 11 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Strong Thunderstorm Impacting South Central Catawba County Until 6:30 PM EDTWhat’s Happening:A strong thunderstorm is moving southeast at 15 mph near Newton. The storm is expected to continue through 6:30 PM EDT.Affected Areas:NewtonMaidenStartownWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Wind gusts up to 40 mphPea size hailImpacts:Gusty winds may knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Safety Tips:If outdoors, seek shelter inside a building.Monitor local radio and television stations for updates and potential warnings. People are also reading… Friday Five: Concerts return to Concord, a mall business closes and more Concord parks projects moving forward, openings on horizon Trump safe after being rushed from White House correspondents dinner; shooter in custody Google bringing warehousing operation to Kannapolis TMSA charter schools celebrate new Concord campuses Concord electric utility earns top national safety honor Kannapolis issues statement about last week's water contamination Gritty and fun: Hickory Ridge’s winning identity Kannapolis Police charge teen in deadly Coldwater Lane shooting Kannapolis Police: Teenager shot and killed Monday WSACC advances Muddy Creek plant expansion; Rocky River upgrades continue Cannon School hosts educators from across U.S. for Maker Summit Cabarrus Transportation Services connects eligible residents to care, resources UPDATED -E. coli found in Kannapolis drinking water, a few Concord customers affected too Northwest Cabarrus closes in on SPC title with win over Robinson When to Check Back:Monitor weather.gov or independenttribune.com/weather for updates.This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data. Local Weather Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Watch Now: Related Video Navy families alarmed by food photos from warships in Iran conflict US Gas Prices Hit 4-Year High Amid Diplomatic Deadlock US Gas Prices Hit 4-Year High Amid Diplomatic Deadlock UAE Exits OPEC, Shaking Global Oil Power Balance UAE Exits OPEC, Shaking Global Oil Power Balance White House hails ‘two kings’ as King Charles delivers pointed remarks White House hails ‘two kings’ as King Charles delivers pointed remarks
