iNWS Alert

NCZ069-070-042245-
Gaston NC-Lincoln NC-
610 PM EDT Thu Sep 4 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL LINCOLN AND NORTH
CENTRAL GASTON COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM EDT...

At 610 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles west of Lincolnton, moving east at 15 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...
Lincolnton, High Shoals, Boger City, Iron Station, and Crouse.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by
posting on our Facebook page, or post it to X using hashtag nwsgsp.
Your message should describe the event and the specific location
where it occurred.

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LAT...LON 3542 8141 3553 8138 3553 8113 3538 8116
TIME...MOT...LOC 2210Z 275DEG 13KT 3548 8132

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH