Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Western North Carolina and East Tennessee Through 5:45 AM
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of North Carolina and Tennessee due to 60 mph wind gusts and potential property damage.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Western North Carolina and East Tennessee
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Morristown
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Western North Carolina and East Tennessee
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southwestern North Carolina and east Tennessee. The warning is based on radar-indicated conditions and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The following counties and regions are under the warning:
- Southwestern North Carolina: Cherokee County and Clay County.
- East Tennessee: Southeastern Polk County, south central Blount County, and southeastern Monroe County.
Specific locations expected to be impacted include Andrews, Murphy, Hayesville, Nantahala Lake, Tusquitee, Violet, Hiawasse Dam, Marble, Brasstown, and Shooting Creek.
Expected Conditions
At 4:44 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was tracked 12 miles west of Town Of Santeetlah (or 16 miles west of Robbinsville), moving northeast at 35 mph.
- Hazard: Wind gusts of up to 60 mph.
- Source: Radar indicated.
- Impact: Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents in southwestern North Carolina should also be aware that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for the area until 6:00 AM EDT.
Timeline
- Issued: March 16 at 4:44 AM EDT
- Expiration: March 16 at 5:45 AM EDT
- Duration: The warning is currently active and set to expire at 5:45 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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