Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Burke, McDowell and Rutherford, North Carolina

Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Burke, McDowell and Rutherford Counties in North Carolina.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The alert was issued at 3:14 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 4:00 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

A severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southeast of Marion, or 7 miles south of Lake James State Park, moving southeast at 5 mph

Hazards

60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail

Potential Impact

Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines

Locations Mentioned

Fero, Dysartsville, Glenwood, and South Mountains State Park

Areas Affected

The warning covers Burke, McDowell and Rutherford Counties in North Carolina.

Safety Information

Brief damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines over small areas. A brief period of large hail is also possible. Seek shelter inside an interior room.