Full Notification

At 732 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 3 miles southwest of Statesville to 3 miles south of Gastonia. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Charlotte, Enochville, Belmont, Huntersville, Concord, Mt Holly, Cooleemee, Troutman, Salisbury, and Gastonia.

* AFFECTED AREAS: IREDELL ... DAVIE ... CATAWBA ... ROWAN ... LINCOLN ... GASTON ... MECKLENBURG ... CABARRUS

Instructions:

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. Conditions are favorable for development of a very brief, weak tornado. Be prepared to take immediate action if a tornado is sighted or a Tornado Warning is issued.