North Carolina Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/08/2026 13:36
At 435 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong<br />
thunderstorms centered 8 miles north of Hickory, or near Bethlehem,<br />
moving west at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around<br />
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is<br />
possible.
Locations impacted include...<br />
Hickory, Lenoir, St. Stephens, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Bethlehem,<br />
Hudson, Rhodhiss, Cedar Rock, and Lake Hickory.<br />