ASHEVILLE, North Carolina — If you are in the western Carolinas today, this afternoon is not the time to be caught off guard.
A Level 1 severe weather risk is now in place across a wide area of western North Carolina, upstate South Carolina, and portions of northeast Georgia. While storms will not be widespread, any cell that develops could turn strong to severe very quickly.
What Threats Are Expected Today
Forecasters have pinpointed three main hazards for today’s storms: gusty winds, large hail, and frequent lightning.
Cloud-to-ground lightning has been especially active in the region lately, and today’s atmospheric setup supports another dangerous round of that activity…