Alert Special Weather Statement until SUN 3:00 PM EDT Jul 5, 2026 Jul 5, 2026 Updated 15 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Strong Thunderstorm Impacting Central Catawba County Until 3 PM EDTWhat’s Happening:A strong thunderstorm is currently moving east at 15 mph through Central Catawba County. It is expected to continue until 3 PM EDT.Affected Areas:NewtonHickoryConoverMaidenClaremontCatawbaLookout Shoals LakeSt. StephensLake NormanSherrills FordWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Wind gusts up to 40 mphPea size hail Impacts:Gusty winds may knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. People are also reading… Man pleads guilty of distributing 156 pounds of meth in Burke, McDowell counties McDowell County commissioners OK budget: 3% raise for employees, no increase in school funding About 3,500 lose power in McDowell County; cooling station open Thursday evening Here's the schedule for Old Fort's Independence Day celebrations this week The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant United States has already lost World Cup with its greed and hostility | Opinion Marion to hold Fourth of July parade, downtown celebration What was happening in McDowell County in July 250 years ago? Historian tells us Marion, Old Fort elections moving to even-numbered years after passage of state bill See McDowell County area government offices, trash collection schedule for July 4 How a Marine veteran bought a new home without paying a dollar in upfront closing costs Carolina Panthers get absolutely shafted in NFL uniform rankings N.C. Highway 226 North closed Monday afternoon due to overturned tractor-trailer Four sleepers to watch for the Carolina Panthers offense in the 2026 NFL season UNC Tar Heels baseball transfer portal tracker, who's in, who's out for 2027 Safety Tips:If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.When 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 Special Weather Statement until SUN 3:45 PM EDT Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail This Afternoon Special Weather Statement until SUN 1:45 PM EDT Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds and Pea-Sized Hail Early This Afternoon Temps this week expected to climb to 100 degrees to cap off July 4 holiday “The air is going to be not as humid as it typically is this time of year." Watch Now: Related Video Khamenei’s Three Sons Spotted CRYING At State Funeral; Supreme Leader Mojtaba Remains Absent | Iran How do Americans feel about the country and vision of the Founders? How do Americans feel about the country and vision of the Founders? New York City buzzes with expectation of Taylor Swift's rumoured July 3 wedding New York City buzzes with expectation of Taylor Swift's rumoured July 3 wedding Beef Prices Near Records Beef Prices Near Records Recommended for you
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