Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southern Rowan County – Quarter-Size Hail and 60 MPH Winds Possible

Issued: May 8, 2025 – 7:15 PM

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Rowan County and northeastern Cabarrus County, effective until 8:15 PM EDT.

At 7:13 PM, radar detected a severe thunderstorm near China Grove, moving east at 15 mph. This storm has a history of producing quarter-size hail and wind gusts up to 60 mph.

Warning Details:

• Type: Severe Thunderstorm Warning

• Issued by: NWS Greenville-Spartanburg

• Effective Until: 8:15 PM EDT

• Movement: East at 15 mph

• Hazards:

  • Wind gusts up to 60 mph

  • Quarter-size hail (1 inch in diameter)

Areas Impacted:

• China Grove

• Enochville

• Landis

• Faith

• Rockwell

• Granite Quarry

• Gold Hill

• High Rock Lake

• Portions of Kannapolis

Potential Impacts:

• Minor hail damage to vehicles

• Wind damage to trees, limbs, and power lines

• Isolated power outages are possible

• Loose outdoor objects could be blown around

What You Should Do:

• Move indoors immediately

• Stay away from windows

• Seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor of your home or building

• Avoid driving through heavy rain and ponding water on roads

Reporting Damage:

If you observe hail, damaging winds, or flooding, report it to the National Weather Service:

• Phone: 1-800-267-8101

• Social Media: Tag reports with #nwsgsp on Twitter or share on the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg Facebook page

This storm is part of a broader pattern of unsettled weather. Rowan County remains under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until midnight.

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