Alert Severe Thunderstorm Warning from MON 8:20 AM EDT until MON 9:15 AM EDT Mar 16, 2026 Mar 16, 2026 Updated 7 hrs ago Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds Expected This MorningWhat’s Happening:A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 9:15 AM EDT. Thunderstorms are moving east at 30 mph, posing a threat to the region.Affected Areas:Catawba County, NCAlexander County, NCCaldwell County, NCBurke County, NCWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Wind gusts up to 60 mph.Possible tornado activity.Hail size less than 0.75 inches.Impacts: Damage to trees and power lines is likely.Power outages and travel disruptions are possible.Safety Tips: People are also reading… Man "involved in a shooting" Friday evening found, McDowell sheriff's office says Marion man charged after 200 grams of cocaine found in search of home near school Amtrak’s western North Carolina expansion: Bringing passenger rail back to Asheville and beyond Compassion Care Services in Marion celebrates opening; provides services for adults with disabilities Old Fort’s B Side Bakery & Books offers fresh made breads, books and more McDowell County leaders hear updates, concerns about 2027 property value reappraisal Marion dam gets $2.7 million for repairs; dam behind condemned Westwood Chateau apartments Author of book on lost NC towns coming to downtown Marion for Women’s History Month Owner of Old Fort's Stuckey’s, Dairy Queen hopes to reopen as soon as possible after fire McDowell County nonprofit seeking grant to help incarcerated parents and their children US housing secretary, congressman visit Marion to talk about Clinchfield apartment project Old Fort to get $1.24 million in FEMA money for repairs for Westerman Street Mace wins sheriff’s office in Republican primary; unopposed in general election McDowell Tech program helps new, existing business owners James Haney, historian and 'Southern gentleman,' remembered for devotion to McDowell County history Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.Avoid windows and stay indoors until the storm passes.Report severe weather to the National Weather Service at 1-800-267-8101 or via social media.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 Severe Thunderstorm Warning from MON 9:01 AM EDT until MON 10:00 AM EDT Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds Expected This Morning Special Weather Statement until MON 6:30 AM EDT Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds Early This Morning Watch Now: Related Video Trump urges allies to help in Strait of Hormuz, but insists US 'doesn't need anybody' Videos show aftermath of strikes on Iran's cyber police and space research center AP Videos show aftermath of strikes on Iran's cyber police and space research center Iran warns UAE about possible attack on U.S military 'hideouts', urges citizens to evacuate AP Iran warns UAE about possible attack on U.S military 'hideouts', urges citizens to evacuate Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold direct talks in the coming days Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold direct talks in the coming days Recommended for you
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