Weather Warnings for North Carolina

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for North Carolina
Alerts Updated: August 14, 2026, 6:00 pm  UTC


Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 14 at 1:59PM EDT until August 14 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Summary: At 159 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southwest of Columbus, or 4 miles south of Saluda, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include... Columbus, Flat Rock, Tryon, Saluda, Tuxedo, North Saluda Reservoir, Glassy Mountain, Crab Creek, East Flat Rock, and Gowensville.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  August 14, 2026, 1:59 pm      Expires:  August 14, 2026, 2:15 pm
Area:  Henderson, NC; Polk, NC; Greenville, SC


Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 1:58PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Summary: At 158 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Yadkinville, or near Lone Hickory, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Mocksville, Bermuda Run, Cooleemee, Harmony, Fork Church, Advance, Sheffield, Union Grove, Farmington, and Woodleaf.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  August 14, 2026, 1:58 pm      Expires:  August 14, 2026, 2:45 pm
Area:  Iredell; Davie; Rowan


Heat Advisory issued August 14 at 1:54PM EDT until August 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Summary: * WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Most of northeast Georgia, the Charlotte Metro Area, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  August 14, 2026, 1:54 pm      Expires:  August 14, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert; Gaston; Mecklenburg; Cabarrus; Union; Cherokee; York; Anderson; Abbeville; Laurens; Union; Chester; Greenwood; Greater Oconee; Greater Pickens; Central Greenville; Southern Greenville; Northern Spartanburg; Southern Spartanburg


Heat Advisory issued August 14 at 1:54PM EDT until August 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Summary: * WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Most of northeast Georgia, the Charlotte Metro Area, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  August 14, 2026, 1:54 pm      Expires:  August 14, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Stephens; Franklin; Hart; Elbert; Gaston; Mecklenburg; Cabarrus; Union; Cherokee; York; Anderson; Abbeville; Laurens; Union; Chester; Greenwood; Greater Oconee; Greater Pickens; Central Greenville; Southern Greenville; Northern Spartanburg; Southern Spartanburg


Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 1:54PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Summary: At 154 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Rutherfordton, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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... Forest City, Rutherfordton, Spindale, Ellenboro, Bostic, Casar, Thermal City, Glenwood, Sunshine, and Union Mills.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  August 14, 2026, 1:54 pm      Expires:  August 14, 2026, 2:45 pm
Area:  Cleveland; McDowell Mountains; Eastern McDowell; Greater Rutherford


Heat Advisory issued August 14 at 1:48PM EDT until August 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Summary: * WHAT...Heat index values up to 107. * WHERE...Chatham, Durham, Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Wake, and Wilson Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  August 14, 2026, 1:48 pm      Expires:  August 14, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Durham; Franklin; Nash; Edgecombe; Chatham; Wake; Wilson


Heat Advisory issued August 14 at 1:48PM EDT until August 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Summary: * WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 to 109 expected. * WHERE...Southern portions of central North Carolina. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  August 14, 2026, 1:48 pm      Expires:  August 15, 2026, 4:15 am
Area:  Johnston; Stanly; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Harnett; Wayne; Anson; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke; Cumberland; Sampson


Heat Advisory issued August 14 at 1:48PM EDT until August 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Summary: * WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 106. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 105 to 109 expected. * WHERE...Southern portions of central North Carolina. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  August 14, 2026, 1:48 pm      Expires:  August 15, 2026, 4:15 am
Area:  Johnston; Stanly; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Harnett; Wayne; Anson; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke; Cumberland; Sampson


Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 1:45PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Summary: At 145 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Yadkinville, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Elkin... Yadkinville... Jonesville... Boonville... East Bend... Ronda... and Windy Gap.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  August 14, 2026, 1:45 pm      Expires:  August 14, 2026, 2:15 pm
Area:  Surry; Stokes; Wilkes; Yadkin


Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 1:17PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

Summary: At 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Siloam to near Nebo to near Clingman. Movement was southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Bermuda Run, Huntsville, Lewisville, Walkertown, Rural Hall, Pfafftown, Belews Creek, and Stanleyville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 182 and 197. Interstate 74 near Mile Marker 56.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  August 14, 2026, 1:17 pm      Expires:  August 14, 2026, 2:30 pm
Area:  Forsyth


Heat Advisory issued August 14 at 11:43AM EDT until August 14 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Summary: * WHAT...Heat index values in excess of 105 degrees. * WHERE...Bertie, Chowan, Pasquotank, and Perquimans Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  August 14, 2026, 11:43 am      Expires:  August 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Pasquotank; Bertie; Chowan; Perquimans


Heat Advisory issued August 14 at 1:56AM EDT until August 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Summary: * WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. Locally higher heat indices over 110 degrees are possible for a brief period, especially just inland from the coast where the sea breeze will cause higher humidity. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  August 14, 2026, 1:56 am      Expires:  August 14, 2026, 3:00 pm
Area:  Robeson; Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick; Marlboro; Darlington; Dillon; Florence; Marion; Williamsburg; Coastal Horry; Inland Georgetown; Coastal Georgetown; Central Horry; Northern Horry


Heat Advisory issued August 14 at 1:38AM EDT until August 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Summary: * WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...All of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  August 14, 2026, 1:38 am      Expires:  August 14, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Martin; Pitt; Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Dare; Greene; Beaufort; Mainland Hyde; Duplin; Lenoir; Jones; Pamlico; Northern Craven; Southern Craven; West Carteret; East Carteret; Inland Onslow; Coastal Onslow; Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island