Weather Warnings for North Carolina

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for North Carolina Issued by the National Weather Service
Alerts Updated: May 27, 2022, 11:48 am  UTC


Tornado Watch issued May 27 at 11:48AM EDT until May 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: TORNADO WATCH 277 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS NC . NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BEAUFORT BERTIE CAMDEN CARTERET CHOWAN CRAVEN
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 11:50 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 6:00 pm
Area:  Beaufort; Bertie; Camden; Carteret; Chowan; Craven; Currituck; Gates; Hertford; Hyde; Jones; Martin; Onslow; Pamlico; Pasquotank; Perquimans; Pitt; Tyrrell; Washington


Flood Warning issued May 27 at 11:48AM EDT until May 29 at 11:40PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for French Broad River At Blantyre... ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...French Broad River At Blantyre. * WHEN...Until late Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...By 17.0 feet, Floodwaters will continue to inundate
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 11:48 am      Expires:  May 29, 2022, 11:40 pm
Area:  Henderson; Transylvania


Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 27 at 11:46AM EDT until May 27 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FOR NORTH CENTRAL NASH AND NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES... At 1146 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Barley to 8 miles southwest of Roanoke Rapids to near Dortches, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 11:46 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 12:00 pm
Area:  Halifax; Nash


Severe Weather Statement issued May 27 at 11:46AM EDT until May 27 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FOR NORTH CENTRAL NASH AND NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES... At 1146 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Barley to 8 miles southwest of Roanoke Rapids to near Dortches, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 11:46 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 12:00 pm
Area:  Halifax; Nash


Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 11:43AM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Jones, eastern Lenoir, Craven, southeastern Pitt, Onslow, southeastern Martin, western Beaufort, west central Carteret and west central Pamlico Counties through 1245 PM EDT... At 1142 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wyse Fork to near Surf City. Movement was
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 11:50 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 12:45 pm
Area:  Beaufort; Coastal Onslow; Inland Onslow; Jones; Lenoir; Martin; Northern Craven; Pamlico; Pitt; Southern Craven; West Carteret


Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 11:41AM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern Nash, northern Edgecombe and Halifax Counties through 1215 PM EDT... At 1140 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Roanoke Rapids to 12 miles southwest of Halifax to Dortches. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 11:50 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 12:15 pm
Area:  Edgecombe; Halifax; Nash


Severe Weather Statement issued May 27 at 11:36AM EDT until May 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FOR EASTERN WARREN...NORTH CENTRAL NASH AND NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES... At 1136 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Gasburg to 7 miles southeast of Littleton to near Dortches, moving east at 25 mph.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 10:48 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 2:00 pm
Area:  Warren


Severe Weather Statement issued May 27 at 11:27AM EDT until May 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FOR EAST CENTRAL VANCE...WARREN...CENTRAL NASH...NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX AND EASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES... At 1126 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Ebony to 8 miles southwest of Littleton to 9 miles northwest of Nashville, moving northeast at 35 mph.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 10:48 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 2:00 pm
Area:  Franklin


Severe Weather Statement issued May 27 at 11:27AM EDT until May 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT FOR EAST CENTRAL VANCE...WARREN...CENTRAL NASH...NORTHWESTERN HALIFAX AND EASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES... At 1126 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Ebony to 8 miles southwest of Littleton to 9 miles northwest of Nashville, moving northeast at 35 mph.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 11:50 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 6:00 pm
Area:  Vance


Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southeastern Greene, northeastern Lenoir, northwestern Craven, Pitt, Martin and northwestern Beaufort Counties through 1215 PM EDT... At 1111 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking numerous strong thunderstorms west of Highway 17, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 11:50 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 12:15 pm
Area:  Greene


Tornado Watch issued May 27 at 10:48AM EDT until May 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: TORNADO WATCH 276 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 18 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA ALAMANCE CHATHAM DURHAM FRANKLIN GRANVILLE HALIFAX
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 10:48 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 2:00 pm
Area:  Alamance; Chatham; Durham; Franklin; Granville; Halifax; Harnett; Hoke; Lee; Moore; Nash; Orange; Person; Richmond; Scotland; Vance; Wake; Warren


Flood Advisory issued May 27 at 10:47AM EDT until May 28 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of Burke County in western North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to streams including farmland, nurseries, boat-access ramps, and secondary
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 4:41 am      Expires:  May 28, 2022, 8:00 am
Area:  Burke


Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 10:26AM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...High risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach, and Northampton and Accomack Counties. In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 10:26 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 8:00 pm
Area:  Eastern Currituck


Flood Advisory issued May 27 at 10:09AM EDT until May 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of Rabun County in northeast Georgia and Macon County in western North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 300 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 10:48 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 2:00 pm
Area:  Macon


Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 9:54AM EDT until May 27 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Durham County in central North Carolina... Southeastern Orange County in central North Carolina... * Until noon EDT. * At 954 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 9:54 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 12:00 pm
Area:  Durham; Orange


Flood Warning issued May 27 at 9:34AM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the Tuckasegee River At Bryson City... ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tuckasegee River At Bryson City. * WHEN...Until this evening.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 9:34 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 8:00 pm
Area:  Swain


Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 9:08AM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...All Eastern North Carolina beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 9:08 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 8:00 pm
Area:  Coastal Onslow; East Carteret; Hatteras Island; Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; West Carteret


Flood Advisory issued May 27 at 7:58AM EDT until May 28 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...The Flood Advisory continues for the French Broad River Near Fletcher... ...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TOMORROW... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...French Broad River Near Fletcher. * WHEN...Until tomorrow afternoon.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 7:58 am      Expires:  May 28, 2022, 2:00 pm
Area:  Buncombe; Henderson


Flood Warning issued May 27 at 7:41AM EDT until May 27 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...Flood warning continues for the Pigeon River At Canton affecting Haywood County... ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL NOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pigeon River At Canton. * WHEN...Until this afternoon.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 7:41 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 12:00 pm
Area:  Haywood


Tornado Watch issued May 27 at 6:18AM EDT until May 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: TORNADO WATCH 276 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM EDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS NC . NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ALAMANCE ANSON CASWELL CHATHAM DAVIDSON DURHAM
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 6:20 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 2:00 pm
Area:  Northampton


Flood Advisory issued May 27 at 5:25AM EDT until May 28 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in North Carolina... French Broad River At Marshall affecting Madison County. ...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...French Broad River At Marshall.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 5:41 am      Expires:  May 28, 2022, 8:00 am
Area:  Madison


Flood Advisory issued May 27 at 5:20AM EDT until May 28 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in North Carolina... French Broad River Near Hot Springs affecting Madison County. ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING TO TOMORROW MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 5:20 am      Expires:  May 28, 2022, 8:00 am
Area:  Madison


Flood Watch issued May 27 at 4:55AM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, including the following areas, Cherokee and Clay. Portions of east Tennessee, including the following areas, Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 11:50 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 12:45 pm
Area:  Cherokee; Clay


Flood Advisory issued May 27 at 4:41AM EDT until May 28 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in North Carolina... French Broad River At Asheville affecting Buncombe County. French Broad River At Marshall affecting Madison County. ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING TO TOMORROW MORNING...
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 4:41 am      Expires:  May 28, 2022, 8:00 am
Area:  Buncombe


Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 4:37AM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In South Carolina, Coastal Horry and Coastal Georgetown Counties. In North Carolina, Coastal Pender and
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 6:00 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 8:00 pm
Area:  Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Pender


Flood Warning issued May 27 at 4:08AM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Transylvania County, North Carolina * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding along the French Broad River from Rosman to Brevard and along the Davidson River near Pisgah Forest, will
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 9:34 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 8:00 pm
Area:  Transylvania


Flood Watch issued May 27 at 2:22AM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Habersham and Rabun. In western North Carolina, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 11:50 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 12:45 pm
Area:  Avery; Buncombe; Graham; Haywood; Henderson; Macon; Madison; Mitchell; Northern Jackson; Southern Jackson; Swain; Transylvania; Yancey


Flood Watch issued May 27 at 2:22AM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, including the following areas, in northeast Georgia, Habersham and Rabun. In western North Carolina, Avery, Buncombe, Burke Mountains, Caldwell Mountains, Eastern
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 9:08 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 8:00 pm
Area:  Burke Mountains; Caldwell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Eastern Polk; Greater Burke; Greater Caldwell; Greater Rutherford; McDowell Mountains; Polk Mountains; Rutherford Mountains


Flood Warning issued May 27 at 1:02AM EDT until May 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Jackson County, North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 1245 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Areas along the Tuckasegee River downstream from the confluence near NC 107 and NC 281 to Cullowhee to Webster to
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  May 27, 2022, 11:50 am      Expires:  May 27, 2022, 6:00 pm
Area:  Jackson