North Carolina Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 06/08/2026 13:36
At 435 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms centered 8 miles north of Hickory, or near Bethlehem,
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
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hickory, Lenoir, St. Stephens, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Bethlehem,
Hudson, Rhodhiss, Cedar Rock, and Lake Hickory.