Alert Severe Thunderstorm Warning until SUN 4:15 PM EDT Jul 19, 2026 Jul 19, 2026 Updated 23 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern Catawba County Until 4:15 PM EDTWhat’s Happening:A severe thunderstorm is moving southeast at 15 mph, currently located 8 miles southwest of Hickory.Affected Areas:LongviewMountain ViewStartownPropstNewtonCooksvilleConoverHickoryWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Wind gusts up to 60 mphQuarter-size hailImpacts:Minor hail damage to vehiclesWind damage to trees and power lines Safety Tips:Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.Avoid windows and stay indoors until the storm passes. People are also reading… Cabarrus gets first case of cyclosporiasis, officials urge precautions Friday Five: Caldwell Park and Rogers Lake Road bridge open Concord breaks ground on David Phillips Park, new nature-focused destination Atrium’s WakeMed acquisition faces new hurdle after State Health Plan decision Rowan-Cabarrus launches one-year plumbing certificate program Cabarrus Elections Board approves 17-day early voting, four sites Free Charlotte speedway passes for NC leaders went undisclosed. That’s going to change AMC Concord Mills adds NC's first ScreenX auditorium Two veteran Kannapolis police leaders retire after nearly three decades of service Fayetteville is NC’s sixth-largest city. So where are the skyscrapers? North Carolina should treat obesity like the chronic disease it is Public hearing Tuesday on up to $400 million in Cabarrus education bonds Fickenscher named GM of Charlotte Motor Speedway; Walter expands external affairs role 2026-27 Davis Theatre Season at the Cabarrus Arts Council unveiled Kannapolis Police officers for honored saving lives, outstanding service 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 Most Popular Special Weather Statement until SUN 4:45 PM EDT Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail to Catawba and Lincoln Counties Watch Now: Related Video Trump Says Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Will Be 'Maxed Out' With New Security Upgrades Democratic leaders respond to President Donald Trump's primetime address Democratic leaders respond to President Donald Trump's primetime address US Launches Fresh Strikes As Iran Says Civilian Sites Were Hit US Launches Fresh Strikes As Iran Says Civilian Sites Were Hit Trump reviving election fraud claims to contest midterm results, say Democrats Trump reviving election fraud claims to contest midterm results, say Democrats
Special Weather Statement until SUN 4:45 PM EDT Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail to Catawba and Lincoln Counties
