Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued in Haywood, Henderson and Transylvania, North Carolina

Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the for Haywood, Henderson and Transylvania Counties in North Carolina.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The alert was issued at 1:19 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 2:00 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

A severe thunderstorm was located near Brevard, moving east at 10 mph

Hazards

60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail

Potential Impact

Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines

Locations Mentioned

Brevard, Graveyard Fields, Looking Glass, Black Balsam Area, Forge Mountain, Little River In Transylvania County, Balsam Grove, Penrose, North Transylvania, and Etowah

Areas Affected

The warning covers Haywood, Henderson and Transylvania Counties in North Carolina.

Safety Information

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the 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.