Alert Severe Thunderstorm Warning until FRI 4:15 PM EDT Sep 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 Updated 11 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Strong Winds and Potential Damage in Catawba CountyWhat’s Happening:A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 4:15 PM EDT for Catawba County. The storm is moving southwest at 30 mph.Affected Areas:NewtonConoverMaidenClaremontCatawbaSherrills FordBandysStartownTerrellPropstWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Wind gusts up to 60 mphPotential for small hail (less than 0.75 inches) Impacts:Damage to trees and power lines likelyPossible power outages People are also reading… North Carolina JV football player dies after suffering injury during Thursday night game McDowell County man charged with kicking open front door of house Two write-in candidates running in McDowell County fall elections President Trump is planning a visit to Gastonia. Here's what to know What's the latest on the Clinchfield Mill apartment project in Marion? South Carolina man charged by McDowell Sheriff’s Office with child sex crimes Foothills Food Hub opens store in Marion selling locally produced food, including meat and veggies McDowell County Schools alumni spotlight: Early College grad's career brings her back home Woman accused of doing heroin in restroom at sheriff’s office, NC deputies say Marion woman gets 3 years in prison for defrauding FEMA after Helene What's the latest on Old Fort's streetscape? Here's the schedule for construction, detour routes Global nonprofit lists NC dead last in ranking of best states for workers. Here's why McDowell Sheriff’s Office, highway patrol, Marion police operation results in 136 charges Data centers, streetscape project, homelessness to headline meetings in McDowell this week More than 10 college baseball coaches are coming to Hickory for CVCC prospect camp Safety Tips:Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection.If near Lake Norman, get indoors or inside a vehicle immediately.Stay away from the water; lightning can strike up to 15 miles from the storm.If you hear thunder, seek shelter immediately.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 Warm temperatures expected to stick around McDowell County area through September Temperatures are expected to be above normal through mid-September. Special Weather Statement until FRI 5:30 PM EDT Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds to Parts of Catawba, Lincoln, and Burke Counties Watch Now: Related Video Judge orders Trump to give 30-day notice before any demolition of Kennedy Center Who Is Robert Kraft, The Pro-Israel Billionare Who Ousted Macklemore? Who Is Robert Kraft, The Pro-Israel Billionare Who Ousted Macklemore? What The Fed’s Rate Hike Means For Your Wallet What The Fed’s Rate Hike Means For Your Wallet Trump Threatens EU With Tariffs Over Canada ‘Associate Membership’ Trump Threatens EU With Tariffs Over Canada ‘Associate Membership’ Recommended for you
Warm temperatures expected to stick around McDowell County area through September Temperatures are expected to be above normal through mid-September.
Special Weather Statement until FRI 5:30 PM EDT Strong Thunderstorm Bringing Gusty Winds to Parts of Catawba, Lincoln, and Burke Counties
