Severe · Severe Thunderstorm WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 6 at 1:27PM EDT until September 6
Affecting Buncombe, NC; McDowell, NC; Yancey, NC
In effect until: Sep 6, 2026, 6:00 PM
Buncombe, NC; McDowell, NC; Yancey, NC
Confirmed across 3 counties in NC; expires 6:00 PM.
Go indoors and stay away from windows until the storm passes.
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SVRGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... West central McDowell County in western North Carolina... Northeastern Buncombe County in western North Carolina... Southern Yancey County in western North Carolina... * Until 200 PM EDT. * At 127 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles south of Burnsville, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include... Burnsville, Mount Mitchell State Park, B.R. Parkway-Craggy To Little Switzerland, Montreat, Busick, Celo, and Black Mountain.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™