At 342 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Newton, or 4 miles east of Maiden, moving southeast at 15 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... Lincolnton, Maiden, Westport, Boger City, Lake Norman, Denver, Iron Station, Sherrills Ford, Terrell, and Bandys.