Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds and Hail Expected Until 2:45 PM EDT
What’s Happening:
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning effective until 2:45 PM EDT. Severe thunderstorms are moving southeast at 15 mph.
Affected Areas:
- Southwestern Catawba County, NC
- Southern McDowell County, NC
- Northeastern Rutherford County, NC
- Northwestern Lincoln County, NC
- Northwestern Cleveland County, NC
- Southern Burke County, NC
What to Expect:
- Wind gusts up to 60 mph
- Quarter size hail
Impacts:
- Minor hail damage to vehicles
- Potential wind damage to trees and power lines
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Safety Tips:
- Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.
- Avoid outdoor activities and secure loose objects.
- Report any damage to the National Weather Service via their hotline or social media.
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.
