At 506 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Morganton, or 7 miles south of Glen Alpine, moving
east at 25 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…
Hickory, Morganton, Longview, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Valdese,
Icard, Drexel, Hildebran, and Connelly Springs.