Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Yancey 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 6:46PM 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... McDowell County in western North Carolina... Mitchell County in western North Carolina... Caldwell County in western North Carolina... Avery County in western North Carolina... East central Haywood County in western North Carolina... Buncombe County in western North Carolina... Eastern Yancey County in western North Carolina... Burke County in western North Carolina... * Until 745 PM EDT. * At 645 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles northwest of Spruce Pine to near Burnsville to 8 miles north of Downtown Asheville to 11 miles northeast of Waynesville, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include... Downtown Asheville, Lenoir, Morganton, Marion, Spruce Pine, Burnsville, Newland, East Asheville, Arden, and West Ashevill
Effective August 17, 2026 at 6:46 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
25 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. 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 Yancey 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 (25 minutes 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 Yancey County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Mitchell County.