Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Mitchell 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 9 at 8:19PM EDT until August 9 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
SVRGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern McDowell County in western North Carolina... Southeastern Mitchell County in western North Carolina... Southwestern Caldwell County in western North Carolina... Southern Avery County in western North Carolina... Northwestern Burke County in western North Carolina... * Until 900 PM EDT. * At 818 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 4 miles southeast of Spruce Pine to near Morganton, moving north at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include... Morganton, Crossnore, Table Rock, Linville Falls, Ingalls, Altamont, Pineola, Collettsville, Ashford, and Jonas Ridge.
Effective August 9, 2026 at 8:19 PM ET · Expires August 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Expires
August 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Last Checked
46 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. Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by posting on our Facebook page, or post it to X using hashtag nwsgsp. Your message should describe the event and the specific location where it occurred.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
Other Active Alerts in North Carolina
Flash Flood Warning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Mitchell 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 (46 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Mitchell County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Mitchell 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 Warning is also in effect for McDowell County.