North Carolina Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/25/2026 12:55
At 353 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles northeast of Shelby, or near Waco, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lincolnton, Shelby, Gastonia, Cherryville, Belwood, Lawndale,
Fallston, Waco, Bessemer City, and High Shoals.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.