Alert Special Weather Statement until FRI 12:15 AM EDT Aug 20, 2026 Aug 20, 2026 Updated 11 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds to Southeastern Catawba and Nearby CountiesWhat’s Happening:A strong thunderstorm is moving northeast at 20 mph and will affect the region through 12:15 AM EDT. Wind gusts may reach up to 40 mph.Affected Areas:Southeastern Catawba CountyEastern Lincoln CountySouth Central Iredell CountyNorthwestern Mecklenburg CountyNortheastern Gaston CountyWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Wind gusts up to 40 mphStorm moving northeast at 20 mph Impacts:Potential for tree limbs to be knocked downUnsecured objects may be blown around People are also reading… Foothills Watershed in Old Fort expanding bike trails, brewing beer New RV dealership opens in McDowell County; Old Fort RV Park reopens Somewhere between Western Sizzlin and Michelin star: Marion has a new steakhouse. Morganton man faces drug, felony firearm possession charges in McDowell County 4 Carolina Panthers players who improved their stock in preseason loss to Bills Pair charged with NC double murder moved into victims' home after deaths, warrant says Woman tracked missing AirPods, leading to arrest of Marion man, sheriff's office says Edwards took ex-aide to Vegas during shutdown. Records tie trip to campaign money After yearslong revitalization process, NASCAR isn’t returning to NC racetrack 14 new businesses opened in Marion in past year, according to report Seth Trimble gives reasons for leaving North Carolina basketball to play at Louisville ESPN analyst predicts NFL's Carolina Panthers will make big move at QB in 2027 New Marion YMCA director looks forward to meeting the needs of local community Winston-Salem man gets 15 years in federal prison after I-40 shooting McDowell County sales tax increase on ballot. Here's how the money would be used. Safety Tips:Seek shelter inside a building if outdoorsIf on or near Lake Norman or Mountain Island Lake, move indoors or inside a vehicleRemember, lightning can strike up to 10 miles from a thunderstormMove to safe shelter if you hear thunderWhen to Check Back:Monitor weather.gov or mcdowellnews.com/weather for updates. This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data. Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 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 THU 9:53 PM EDT until THU 10:30 PM EDT Severe Thunderstorms with Strong Winds and Hail Expected Until 10:30 PM Watch Now: Related Video China: Robots box and dance at Beijing's 2026 World Robot Conference Moderna’s Personalized Cancer Vaccine Scores Late-Stage Win Moderna’s Personalized Cancer Vaccine Scores Late-Stage Win Treasury Doubles Bond Buybacks as Bessent Moves to Calm Markets Treasury Doubles Bond Buybacks as Bessent Moves to Calm Markets Trump angers Iran with conquest map of Hormuz, Tehran threatens to 'correct his delusion' Trump angers Iran with conquest map of Hormuz, Tehran threatens to 'correct his delusion' Recommended for you
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