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.