Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Cherokee 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 7:07PM EDT until August 17 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
At 707 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Robbinsville to near Nantahala Lake to near Hayesville, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Hayesville, Nantahala Lake, Shooting Creek, Topton, and Tusquitee.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Morristown TN
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Last Checked
13 minutes 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.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Cherokee 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 (13 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Cherokee County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Clay County.