Severe Thunderstorm Warning until MON 9:15 PM EDT

What’s Happening:

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 9:15 PM EDT. Thunderstorms are moving east at 30 mph, with radar indicating 60 mph wind gusts.

Affected Areas:

• Catawba County
• Lincoln County
• Central Iredell County
• Central Cleveland County
• Northwestern Gaston County
• Locations: Statesville, Newton, Lincolnton, Conover, Cherryville, Maiden, Westport, Troutman, Claremont, Belwood

What to Expect:

• Wind gusts up to 60 mph
• Torrential rainfall potentially leading to flash flooding
• Continuous cloud-to-ground lightning

Impacts:

• Damage to trees and power lines
• Possible power outages
• Risk of flash flooding

Safety Tips:

• Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
• Stay indoors and away from windows during the storm.
• Avoid flooded roads; do not drive through water.
• If outdoors, seek shelter immediately to avoid lightning strikes.
• If near Lake Norman, move indoors or to a vehicle immediately.

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.