Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Forsyth County, North Carolina
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 17 at 2:39PM EDT until August 17 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 590 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA FORSYTH GUILFORD THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF GREENSBORO, HIGH POINT, AND WINSTON-SALEM.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 2:39 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Raleigh NC
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Forsyth County, North Carolina?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Forsyth County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Forsyth 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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Guilford County.