Avery County
Coverage of Avery County in the Nexus archive.
- Severe thunderstorm warning issued for several counties in Charlotte area
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued on Sunday, Aug. 9, for several counties in the Charlotte region, including Avery, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, and Rowan Counties. The developing storms were warned to potentially bring strong winds up to 60 mph and small hail. Safety tips emphasize that downed power lines should be treated as energized and dangerous, requiring residents to contact Duke Energy if hazards are found.
- Charlotte region storms: Tracking active vs. expired weather alerts on July 28, 2026
Severe thunderstorms and heat advisories were active across multiple counties in the Charlotte region on July 28, 2026, with alerts expiring by 8 p.m. Flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings expired earlier that day. The storms posed risks of damaging winds, hail, flooding, and potential tornadoes.
- Flood watch issued for multiple counties in Charlotte region: What to know
A flood watch was issued for multiple counties in the Charlotte region starting July 22, with heavy rains expected through Thursday evening. Counties under the watch include Anson, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Richmond, Rowan, and Stanly. The watch will expire Thursday evening for most areas but remain through Friday morning for Anson, Richmond, and Stanly counties.