Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Spruce Pine Area in NC
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NWS has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Avery, McDowell, and Mitchell counties in western North Carolina until 4:15 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Western North Carolina
- Issued
- September 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Greenville Spartanburg SC
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Alert Details
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC. Effective from 3:14 PM EDT to 4:15 PM EDT on September 21, 2026.
Affected Areas
North central McDowell County, southeastern Mitchell County, and southwestern Avery County in western North Carolina. Locations impacted include Spruce Pine, Linville Falls, Ingalls, Little Switzerland, and North Cove.
What You Should Do
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Do not drive through flooded roadways. Report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service.
Expected Conditions
At 3:14 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Spruce Pine moving south at 5 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail (0.75 inch). Torrential rainfall may lead to flash flooding. Expect damage to trees and power lines.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 4:15 PM EDT on September 21, 2026.
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