Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Swain and Graham Counties in Western North Carolina
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Swain and Graham counties until 5:45 AM EDT, as a storm with 60 mph wind gusts moves through the region.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of western North Carolina. The alert was issued at 4:41 AM EDT and is currently in effect.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Swain County in western North Carolina
- Graham County in western North Carolina
Specific locations impacted include Bryson City, Robbinsville, Town Of Santeetlah, Lake Santeetlah, Fontana Lake, Fontana Village, and various areas within the Smoky Mountains, including Newfound Gap, the Fontana Area, Balsam Mountain, and Deep Creek.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are encouraged to report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll-free at 1-800-267-8101, or by posting details and specific locations to the NWS Facebook page or on X using the hashtag #nwsgsp.
Expected Conditions
At 4:41 AM EDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located 15 miles southeast of Madisonville, or 14 miles west of the Town Of Santeetlah. The storm is moving northeast at 50 mph. The primary hazard identified is wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Residents should expect damage to trees and power lines.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 4:41 AM EDT and is scheduled to expire at 5:45 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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