Tornado Warning — Chatham County, North Carolina
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Current Status
🌪️ Active: Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued August 21 at 6:26PM EDT until August 21 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central North Carolina.
Effective August 21, 2026 at 6:26 PM ET · Expires August 21, 2026 at 6:36 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Tornado Warning
Severity
extreme
Issued By
NWS Raleigh NC
Expires
August 21, 2026 at 6:36 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
Also In Effect For
This same Tornado Warning also covers:
Other Active Alerts in North Carolina
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Flood Advisory
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Tornado Warning mean for Chatham County, North Carolina?
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Take shelter immediately in a sturdy building, away from windows.
Is this Tornado Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 21, 2026 at 6:36 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Tornado Warning alerts for Chatham County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Chatham County, North Carolina as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Tornado Warning is also in effect for Randolph County, Moore County.