Strong Storms Could Produce High Winds, Hail In Mooresville

MOORESVILLE, NC — A line of strong thunderstorms headed toward southeastern Iredell County prompted a special weather warning from the National Weather Service Monday afternoon. The storms could produce wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-size hail.

The storms were expected to impact southeastern Iredell County, northwestern Rowan County, along with east central Catawba and Davie until around 4 p.m.

"Gusty winds can blow down trees that are dead, or that have weakened root systems," NWS said. "Outdoor furniture and similar items can be tossed around if not anchored. Seek shelter indoors. Torrential rainfall may flood areas with poor drainage, such as ditches and underpasses."

Forecasters also warned against crossing flooded roadways, as water levels of small streams could potentially rise quickly.

Here is the National Weather Service forecast through the end of the week:

This Afternoon (July 26)
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday (July 27)
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday (July 28)
Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

Thursday (July 29)
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Friday (July 30)
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

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