Full Notification

At 1002 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a thunderstorm with frequent lightning 6 miles southeast of Lincolnton, or near Iron Station, moving northeast at 10 mph. Locations to be impacted include... Lincolnton, Stanley, Westport, High Shoals, Boger City, Iron Station, Denver, Dallas, Lake Norman, and Lowesville. In addition to intense lightning, very heavy rainfall rates up to 2 inches per hour will be possible in these areas.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LINCOLN ... GASTON

Instructions:

Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If outdoors, try to get indoors or into a hard topped vehicle. Otherwise, stay away from open areas and isolated high objects such as trees. When indoors, stay away from windows and doors and avoid using wired electronic devices. Do not take a shower or bath. Try to unplug unnecessary appliances before the storm approaches.