Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 415 pm EDT, Sep 6th 2025

NCZ069-070-062015-
Gaston NC-Lincoln NC-
349 PM EDT Sat Sep 6 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN LINCOLN AND NORTH
CENTRAL GASTON COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM EDT...

At 349 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Lincolnton, or near High Shoals, moving northeast
at 25 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...
High Shoals, Iron Station, Stanley, Lowesville, and Lucia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3533 8122 3540 8126 3551 8105 3541 8096
3540 8096
TIME...MOT...LOC 1949Z 240DEG 23KT 3539 8117

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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