North Carolina Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/26/2026 15:14
At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles south of Lincolnton, or near High Shoals, moving east at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Lincolnton, Gastonia, Newton, Bessemer City, Dallas, Maiden, Stanley,
Ranlo, Westport, and High Shoals.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.