Alert Special Weather Statement until SUN 11:30 AM EDT Sep 6, 2026 Sep 6, 2026 Updated 2 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Strong Thunderstorms Bringing Gusty Winds and Hail This MorningWhat’s Happening:Strong thunderstorms are moving southeast at 20 mph across parts of North Carolina. The storms will affect the area until 11:30 AM EDT.Affected Areas:Eastern Catawba CountyDavie CountySoutheastern Alexander CountyIredell CountyRowan CountyWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Wind gusts up to 40 mphPea size hailImpacts: Potential for tree limbs to be knocked downUnsecured objects may be blown aroundMinor hail damage to outdoor objectsSafety Tips: People are also reading… WNC Renaissance Faire set for this weekend in McDowell County Stabbed husband saves wife by driving car into knife-wielding man, NC sheriff says Marion man accused of waving gun at people floating on Catawba River Burke superintendent addresses Draughn, Freedom football game called at halftime Lake Lure starts eviction proceedings against prominent business Baxter International issues recall of IV solutions made at McDowell County plant McDowell County commissioners approve six-month moratorium on data centers McDowell County animal advocate says well-known cat who lived along greenway missing McDowell EMS leader receives scholarship to attend UNC School of Government McDowell alumni spotlight: From Marion Elementary to leading the county's parks and rec Find out where the Carolina Panthers landed in ESPN's final preseason power rankings 1 killed, 2 injured after train hit car in Hickory; Charges are pending in investigation See McDowell Tech students who made President’s, Dean’s and Honors Lists Blue Ridge Parkway seeks public input on Linville Falls recovery plan 2 new Panthers to wear uniform numbers of beloved franchise legends If outdoors, seek shelter inside a building.Secure loose outdoor items to prevent them from being blown away.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 Time to look up NC stargazers. Peak times for tonight's lunar eclipse, full moon Western North Carolina and much of North America will be able to view a partial lunar eclipse tonight as the August full moon rises. Severe Thunderstorm Warning from SAT 1:57 PM EDT until SAT 2:45 PM EDT Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds and Hail This Afternoon Watch Now: Related Video Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices as US and Iran both claim control US: U.S. secures access to Venezuelan oil while continuing to deport its citizens. US: U.S. secures access to Venezuelan oil while continuing to deport its citizens. Machado challenges Venezuela's 'illegitimate' interim govt over massive US oil deal Machado challenges Venezuela's 'illegitimate' interim govt over massive US oil deal Funerals held in Iran for wedding party victims of US missile strikes Funerals held in Iran for wedding party victims of US missile strikes Recommended for you
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning from SAT 1:57 PM EDT until SAT 2:45 PM EDT Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds and Hail This Afternoon
