North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 16:26

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 7:26PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 4:26pm
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 726 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Indian Land, or over The Arboretum, moving northeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Downtown Concord, Monroe, South Charlotte, East Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill, Indian Trail, Weddington, Stallings, and Unionville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Mecklenburg; Cabarrus; Union
Forcast Office: 
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC