Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Ashe County
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Ashe County on Monday afternoon, August 17th, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The primary threats were damaging winds and potential hail. Scattered storms were also possible in the Charlotte region from Monday…

Charlotte, NC, August 17, 2026 —
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Ashe County on Monday afternoon, August 17th. The warning was in effect from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The primary threats associated with the thunderstorm were identified as damaging winds and the potential for hail.
In addition to the specific warning for Ashe County, scattered storms were also a possibility across the Charlotte region. This unsettled weather pattern was expected to persist from Monday afternoon through the evening hours.
The highest likelihood of storm development in the broader Charlotte area was forecast to occur in the regions situated north and west of Charlotte.
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