Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 10 at 6:02PM EDT until August 10 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 10, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires:
August 10, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 602 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles
northwest of Lexington, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Lexington, Linwood, Welcome, Arcadia, and High Rock Lake.
This includes Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 84 and 99.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Straight line winds can blow down trees, power lines, and damage
mobile homes and other buildings. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure
until the storm has passed. Stay away from windows as flying debris
generated by damaging winds can be deadly.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Area Description:
Davidson, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov