Alert Special Weather Statement until MON 9:00 PM EDT Sep 21, 2026 Sep 21, 2026 Updated 20 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail This EveningWhat’s Happening:A cluster of strong thunderstorms is impacting the region. These storms are nearly stationary and will continue through 9:00 PM EDT.Affected Areas:South Central Catawba CountyCentral Lincoln CountySoutheastern Cleveland CountyWestern Gaston CountyWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Wind gusts up to 50 mphHail up to half an inch in diameterTorrential rainfall leading to potential localized flooding Impacts:Gusty winds may knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.Flooding could occur on roads, making travel hazardous. People are also reading… In a reversal, NC Health Plan moves some Atrium hospitals to mid-tier for 2027 Three Rivers Land Trust protects 84 acres along the Rocky River in Cabarrus County Cabarrus facility among hospital beds across NC delayed by industry appeals A list of best-rated nursing homes in the Charlotte area, federal ratings show Harris Teeter’s $253 million Charlotte plan: New stores & what’s changing ‘You won the jackpot!’ Concord woman shocked when store clerk reveals her big win Steve Belichick resigns as UNC football's defensive coordinator Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say Kannapolis deputy city manager to retire Dec. 31 after decades of service Kannapolis Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Becky Tolle retires after 30-year career Fall color guide: The best times to see the leaves change in North Carolina North Carolina JV football player dies after suffering injury during Thursday night game Carvana is expanding Charlotte operations and adding 100 jobs to the region Trump bans three news media outlets from White House Statesville man charged with kidnapping, sexually assaulting minor on 4 occasions Safety Tips:Secure outdoor objects to prevent them from being blown away.Avoid driving on flooded roads.Stay indoors and away from windows during the storm.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 Severe Thunderstorm Warning from MON 6:44 PM EDT until MON 7:30 PM EDT Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Strong Winds and Hail Expected Until 7:30 PM EDT Special Weather Statement until MON 8:30 PM EDT Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail Through 8:30 PM EDT Watch Now: Related Video Vice President JD Vance rallies for Republican candidates in Greenboro Fall starts Sept. 22, but the autumn equinox actually happens late in the day Fall starts Sept. 22, but the autumn equinox actually happens late in the day Midterm elections: Trump looms large over 2026 vote as Democrats eye gains Midterm elections: Trump looms large over 2026 vote as Democrats eye gains US And China Discuss AI Safety Plan Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit US And China Discuss AI Safety Plan Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit
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