Alert Special Weather Statement until TUE 6:30 AM EDT Apr 28, 2026 Apr 28, 2026 Updated 2 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds to Northwestern Counties This MorningWhat’s Happening:A line of strong thunderstorms is moving east at 55 mph and will impact several counties through 6:30 AM EDT.Affected Areas:Northwestern Catawba CountyEast Central McDowell CountyAlexander CountyNorthwestern Iredell CountyCaldwell CountyBurke CountyWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Wind gusts up to 40 mphStorms moving east from 10 miles west of Boomer to near Marion Impacts:Potential for tree limbs to be knocked downUnsecured objects may be blown around People are also reading… Friday Five: Concerts return to Concord, a mall business closes and more Concord parks projects moving forward, openings on horizon Trump safe after being rushed from White House correspondents dinner; shooter in custody Kannapolis Police: Teenager shot and killed Monday TMSA charter schools celebrate new Concord campuses Kannapolis will host document shredding event Concord electric utility earns top national safety honor Around town: New office for health care, document shredding and 'Toast of the Town' WSACC advances Muddy Creek plant expansion; Rocky River upgrades continue Cabarrus Health Alliance opens office at Brown Mill Kannapolis Police charge teen in deadly Coldwater Lane shooting UPDATED -E. coli found in Kannapolis drinking water, a few Concord customers affected too Cannon School hosts educators from across U.S. for Maker Summit Top 5 things to know about NHRA 4-Wide Nationals' return to zMAX Dragway Friday Five: Two new restaurants, Panda Fest, lawncare and acting broke Safety Tips:If outdoors, seek shelter inside a buildingSecure loose objects to prevent them from being blown awayWhen 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 Merz Says US 'Humiliated' By Iran Amid War Criticism. Suspect Charged in Alleged Assassination Attempt on Trump at Washington Event. Suspect Charged in Alleged Assassination Attempt on Trump at Washington Event. DC gala shooting: What we know about the suspect DC gala shooting: What we know about the suspect Closed circuit TV captures armed man sprinting through security during White House Correspondents' Dinner Closed circuit TV captures armed man sprinting through security during White House Correspondents' Dinner
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