Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Asheville NC, Woodfin NC and Canton NC until 7:00 PM EDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH!

7:00 AM EDT Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon and evening across the area. A few storms may become strong to severe, with damaging winds and large hail being the primary threats. Stay weather aware today. #scwx #ncwx #gawx

A line of strong storms is entering the mountains at the moment. Here is the latest thinking. Some of the line may survive across the mountains and continue across the Piedmont. Damaging wind gusts will be the main threat. #ncwx #scwx #cltwx

ON THIS DATE, 42 YEARS AGO: A tornado touched down in Clayton, GA, with a two-mile path, damaging mobile homes and Clayton Elementary School. 4 people were injured by falling trees in Clemson, SC. Winds gusting up to 89 mph was measured near Spartanburg, SC. #scwx #gawx

A special weather statement has been issued for Chester SC, Lesslie SC and Great Falls SC until 9:15 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/X8DQ…

ON THIS DATE, 5 YEARS AGO: Widespread thunderstorms produced 4-7" of rain in the Catawba River watershed. Flash flooding occurred across the foothills & Piedmont, & significant flooding was observed along the Catawba River. One person drowned in the river in Gaston County. #ncwx