North Carolina, South Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/14/2026 13:24
At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Gastonia, or near Steele Creek. This storm was
nearly stationary.
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...
Tega Cay, Steele Creek, Lake Wylie, Carowinds, Southwest Charlotte,
and Belmont.