Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Swain 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 6:57PM EDT until August 17 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
SVRGSP The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Transylvania County in western North Carolina... Jackson County in western North Carolina... Southeastern Swain County in western North Carolina... Southern Haywood County in western North Carolina... * Until 745 PM EDT. * At 657 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 5 miles northwest of Waynesville to 8 miles north of Franklin, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include... Sylva, Waynesville, Cullowhee, Lake Junaluska, Clyde, Maggie Valley, Balsam, Webster, Dillsboro, and Graveyard Fields.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 6:57 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. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Swain 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 Swain County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Jackson County, Transylvania County, Haywood County.