Alert Special Weather Statement until TUE 7:15 PM EDT May 26, 2026 May 26, 2026 Updated 23 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Strong Thunderstorm with Gusty Winds Impacting Southeastern Catawba, Lincoln, and Northern Gaston CountiesWhat’s Happening:A strong thunderstorm is moving east at 25 mph, expected to impact southeastern Catawba, Lincoln, and northern Gaston counties through 7:15 PM EDT.Affected Areas:LincolntonGastoniaNewtonBessemer CityDallasMaidenStanleyRanloWestportHigh ShoalsWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Wind gusts up to 40 mph. Impacts:Potential for knocked down tree limbs.Unsecured objects may be blown around. People are also reading… Arrest made in Sundrop murders case - suspect in Washington state Friday Five: New McDonald's, deli, changes at Concord Mills and more Daniel Suarez wins emotional, rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 Nearly 18 years later, arrest made in Concord’s Sun Drop murders NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after severe illness 'Top Chef' episode in Asheville highlights food traditions, Helene recovery Segments of Cabarrus County road will be resurfaced Coca-Cola 600 week gives fans unique opportunities behind the scenes Coca-Cola 600 Weekend is here - NASCAR's longest race Atrium Health to open new emergency department in Speedway area White Point partners with Liles family to recapitalize Gibson Mill in Concord Family: Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia, sepsis Atrium Health Cabarrus among 10 N.C. hospitals earning top patient safety grades Historical marker to honor Good Samaritan Hospital in Charlotte 2026-2027 official Cabarrus County, NC Destination Guide available Safety Tips:If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.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 Watch Now: Related Video Crews begin setting up for UFC cage match outside White House Trump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primary Trump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primary Trump’s immigration reset: ICE’s tactical shift | This is America Trump’s immigration reset: ICE’s tactical shift | This is America Trump returns to Walter Reed for third medical visit in just over a year Trump returns to Walter Reed for third medical visit in just over a year
