Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 2:16PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 11:16am
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 216 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Lincolnton, or near Iron Station, moving east at 20
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Huntersville, Northeast Charlotte, Cornelius, Davidson, Westport,
High Shoals, Boger City, Iron Station, Coddle Creek Reservoir, and
Ramsey Creek Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
If on or near Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake, get out of the
water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can
strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear
thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to
safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
Area Description:
Iredell; Lincoln; Gaston; Mecklenburg; Cabarrus
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov