Alert Special Weather Statement until SAT 8:00 PM EDT Aug 22, 2026 Aug 22, 2026 Updated 3 hrs ago Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Strong Thunderstorm to Impact Southeastern Catawba and North Central Lincoln Counties Until 8:00 PM EDTWhat’s Happening:A strong thunderstorm is moving southeast at 20 mph and is expected to affect the area until 8:00 PM EDT. This storm is being tracked near Newton.Affected Areas:NewtonConoverMaidenClaremontCatawbaStartownBandysWhat to Expect: Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts Wind gusts up to 40 mphPea size hailImpacts: Gusty winds may knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. People are also reading… New RV dealership opens in McDowell County; Old Fort RV Park reopens Morganton man faces drug, felony firearm possession charges in McDowell County Foothills Watershed in Old Fort expanding bike trails, brewing beer Pair charged with NC double murder moved into victims' home after deaths, warrant says 4 Carolina Panthers players who improved their stock in preseason loss to Bills Somewhere between Western Sizzlin and Michelin star: Marion has a new steakhouse. Woman tracked missing AirPods, leading to arrest of Marion man, sheriff's office says 14 new businesses opened in Marion in past year, according to report After yearslong revitalization process, NASCAR isn’t returning to NC racetrack Edwards took ex-aide to Vegas during shutdown. Records tie trip to campaign money 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 Newland NC man charged in crash that killed 2 college cyclists in Tennessee, injured 7 others Winston-Salem man gets 15 years in federal prison after I-40 shooting Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', dies at 36 Safety Tips:If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.Secure loose objects 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 Watch Now: Related Video China: Robots box and dance at Beijing's 2026 World Robot Conference Trump Tours New White House Helipad, Touts Rapid Construction For Ballroom 'Military Complex' Trump Tours New White House Helipad, Touts Rapid Construction For Ballroom 'Military Complex' 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 Recommended for you
