Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Buncombe County, North Carolina
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 17 at 7:18PM EDT until August 17 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
At 717 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 5 miles southeast of Newland to 7 miles southeast of Spruce Pine to 11 miles west of Marion to 5 miles southwest of Downtown Asheville, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include... Lenoir, Morganton, Marion, East Asheville, Arden, Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Gamewell, Cajah's Mountain, and Fairview In Buncombe County.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 7:18 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Buncombe County, North Carolina?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Buncombe County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Caldwell County, Burke County, McDowell County, Avery County.