North Carolina Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/10/2026 16:12

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 10 at 7:12PM EDT until July 10 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 10, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires: 
July 10, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 711 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles southwest of Hickory, or near Mountain View, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Hickory, St. Stephens, Conover, and Mountain View around 720 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Propst and Startown.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. 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.
Area Description: 
Catawba, NC
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC