Expect Gusty Winds, Possible Hail In Mooresville This Evening

MOORESVILLE, NC — It’s time to batten down the hatches. A strong cold front moving into the piedmont of North Carolina Friday afternoon will bring strong winds — some as high as gusts of 40 mph — and possible hail up to an inch in diameter, according to the National Weather Service.

“Winds of 15 to 25 MPH with frequent gusts between 30 and 40 MPH can be expected,” NWS warned Friday. “Any loose or unsecured objects may blow around, and the strong winds may lead to some difficulty in driving, especially for high profile vehicles. Winds will subside this evening.”

The isolated thunderstorms could be strong and severe along the Interstate 77 corridor, and possibly include hail up to 1-inch in diameter, NWS said.

Here is the National Weather Serviceforecast through the weekend:
This Afternoon (April 26)
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday (April 27)
Sunny, with a high near 75. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday (April 28)
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday (April 29)
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.