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.



Story summarized from the original created by Spencer Chrisman on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.

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