Freeze Watch
FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. In-ground sprinkler systems should be drained. Remove hoses and cover above- ground pipes.
Swain County, North Carolina: tornado and severe weather warnings
A freeze watch is in effect for Swain County as of 5:50 PM EDT.
Open the live map on Swain County Get a message when a warning reaches your address
The map shows radar, every warning shape, and the path and arrival time of each storm cell headed toward the center of Swain County. Tap your own street on it for times that apply to you.
The last 12 months in Swain County
- 1 tornado warnings
- 13 severe thunderstorm warnings
- 1 flash flood warnings
- 0 tornado watches
- 4 severe thunderstorm watches
The most recent tornado warning that included Swain County was issued Jul 28, 2026 by the Weather Service office in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC.
| Date | Issued | Type | Office | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 8:08 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | GSP | text |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 6:57 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | GSP | text |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 6:37 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | GSP | text |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 5:56 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | GSP | text |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 11:21 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | GSP | text |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 7:52 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | GSP | text |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 7:26 PM EDT | Tornado warning | GSP | text |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 6:54 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | GSP | text |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 6:48 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | GSP | text |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 6:02 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | GSP | text |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 3:48 PM EDT | Severe thunderstorm warning | GSP | text |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 8:21 AM EDT | Flash flood warning | GSP | text |
A warning counts here if the Weather Service listed Swain County in it, even if the warned area covered only part of the county.
Nearby
- Sevier County, TN
- Graham County, NC
- Blount County, TN
- Haywood County, NC
- Jackson County, NC
- Macon County, NC
- Cocke County, TN
- Jefferson County, TN
- All of North Carolina
What the alerts mean
Alerts come from the National Weather Service and refresh every minute. Past warnings come from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of Weather Service products. During a warning, also listen to local radio, TV or a weather radio.