Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Portions of Rowan, Iredell, Catawba, Lincoln, and Mecklenburg Counties

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning effective until 5:15 PM EDT for the following areas:

• Southeastern Catawba County

• Northeastern Lincoln County

• Southern Iredell County

• North Central Mecklenburg County

• Southwestern Rowan County

At 4:09 PM EDT, radar indicated severe thunderstorms forming along a line stretching from just southeast of Statesville to east of Newton and northeast of Lincolnton. These storms are moving southeast at approximately 20 miles per hour.

Hazards

• Wind gusts up to 60 mph

• Radar-indicated storm activity capable of producing damage

Expected Impacts

• Damage to trees and power lines is possible

• Isolated power outages and brief hazardous conditions on roadways

Locations Likely to Be Affected

• Statesville

• Cornelius

• Mooresville

• Davidson

• Maiden

• Westport

• Troutman

• Cleveland

• Catawba

• Lake Norman vicinity

Safety Information

If you are in the path of this storm, seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows and remain indoors until the threat has passed.

Reports of wind damage, hail, or localized flooding can be submitted to the National Weather Service by calling 1-800-267-8101, posting on their Facebook page, or using #nwsgsp on X (formerly Twitter). Please include specific location details in your report.

Rowan County Weather will continue to provide updates as this situation develops. Stay alert and be prepared to act if additional warnings are issued.