ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Scattered showers and thunderstorms began developing across Western North Carolina on Thursday afternoon, with forecasters warning that some storms could become strong or severe through the evening hours.
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg said thunderstorms were already forming by midafternoon and are expected to continue developing through tonight. While most storms are expected to remain below severe limits, a few could strengthen, particularly in areas east of the mountains.
Around 3 p.m., Doppler radar detected a strong thunderstorm over downtown Asheville moving northeast at about 15 mph. The storm prompted a special weather statement for central Buncombe County through 3:45 p.m…