North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/14/2026 09:27
At 1227 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Burnsville, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Burnsville, Mount Mitchell State Park, Celo, and Micaville.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.