Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 4:34PM EDT until September 18 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 434 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of
Albemarle, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Albemarle, Badin Lake, Ansonville, Polkton, Norwood, Badin,
Peachland, Uwharrie Haven, Morrow Mountain State Park, and Lake
Tillery.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Anson, NC; Montgomery, NC; Stanly, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov