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Severe thunderstorms around Charlotte are producing damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain. Expect poor visibility for the evening commute.
MOORESVILLE, N.C. â Severe thunderstorms, including a potential microburst near Mooresville, are producing damaging wind, hail, and heavy rain around Charlotte for the Wednesday evening commute home to the Carolinas.
As of 5:30 p.m.,. the National Weather Service was continuing to warn of severe thunderstorms over portions of Mecklenburg County, including Charlotte; York County, including Fort Mill and York; Gaston County, including Kings Mountain and Gastonia; and Chester County, including the City of Chester.
All of these storms are capable of producing 60 mph winds, which could bring down powerlines, trees, or cause damage to small and light structures.
The storms are also capable of producing one-inch size hail, which is about equal to a quarter coin.
Storm damage near Mooresville
A thunderstorm around 4 p.m. in Iredell County produced damage near Mooresville. While some social media posts speculated the damage could have been from a tornado, WCNC Charlotte Chief Meteorologist Brad Panovich says it was likely wind damage from a microburst.
A microburst is caused by thunderstorm winds that push outward from an epicenter. Radar data analyzed by Panovich showed potential winds upwards of 65 mph.
The National Weather Service confirmed potential damage to a structure near West McNeely Ave, which is north of downtown Mooresville. The extent of damage, and the type of structure, were not immediately known. A WCNC Charlotte news crew is en route to the location to learn more.
Trees and power lines are also down near Mooresville, where Duke Energy reports near 2,000 customers are without power.
Mooresville residents also saw one-inch size hail, which is about the size of a quarter.
Hail in Gaston County
WCNC Charlotte viewers also shared pictures of hail in Gaston County.
Tyler Helton shared a photo of hail with Panovich via Twitter.
Video recorded by Huntington Hawkins shows the hail bouncing off their back deck and patio furniture.