Alert Special Weather Statement until FRI 2:30 PM EDT Aug 28, 2026 Aug 28, 2026 Updated 10 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds to Catawba, Alexander, and Caldwell CountiesWhat’s Happening:A strong thunderstorm is moving southeast at 35 mph, impacting north central Catawba, Alexander, and central Caldwell counties through 2:30 PM EDT.Affected Areas:LenoirTaylorsvilleBethlehemCedar RockLookout Shoals LakeLake HickorySt. StephensHiddeniteLittle River in Alexander CountyCollettsvilleWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Wind gusts up to 50 mphPea size hail Impacts:Potential for tree limbs to be knocked downUnsecured objects may be blown aroundMinor hail damage to outdoor objects People are also reading… More changes for Harris Teeter after canceled Concord project? Parent outsourcing work to India Our spotlight game: Tigers' ground and pound takes down the Spiders Time to look up NC stargazers. Peak times for tonight's lunar eclipse, full moon Flock cameras in the Charlotte area; Cabarrus has contract too Charlotte’s Wake Forest medical school making a mark, a doula program at Atrium Cabarrus is a part Hummingbird migration is underway. When to stop feeding in western NC Woman tells 18-year-old driver to slow down, and he breaks her jaw, NC police say Three charged in 2024 Kannapolis home-invasion killing UPDATED - Opening week scoreboard - Cabarrus scores and more Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80 Brice Long earns Eagle Scout Award UDPATED - Opening night scoreboard - Cabarrus scores Carolina Renaissance Festival to hold job fair for seasonal workers Dolly Parton's music helped NC girl, Roe Roe Tucker, during her battle with cancer Fan-favorite QB already ruled out of Panthers' preseason finale vs. Texans Safety Tips:If outdoors, seek shelter inside a building immediately.Secure loose objects to prevent them from being blown away.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 Time to look up NC stargazers. Peak times for tonight's lunar eclipse, full moon Western North Carolina and much of North America will be able to view a partial lunar eclipse tonight as the August full moon rises. Special Weather Statement until FRI 4:30 PM EDT Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail This Afternoon Special Weather Statement until FRI 3:15 PM EDT Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail This Afternoon Watch Now: Related Video What will it take for Canada and the U.S. to return to the negotiating table? | Hanomansing Tonight Florida Watches Dolly as Storm Tracks Caribbean Florida Watches Dolly as Storm Tracks Caribbean US Reopens Border To Mexican Cattle Since Trade Halt US Reopens Border To Mexican Cattle Since Trade Halt What Trump’s trade war could cost Americans What Trump’s trade war could cost Americans
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Special Weather Statement until FRI 4:30 PM EDT Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail This Afternoon
Special Weather Statement until FRI 3:15 PM EDT Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail This Afternoon
