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Cherokee County, NC Emergency Management
Tuesday July 28th, 2026 :: 07:59 p.m. EDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 08:45PM

TORMRX The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Cherokee County in southwestern North Carolina... North central Clay County in southwestern North Carolina...

* Until 845 PM EDT.

* At 759 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Andrews, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near... Andrews around 805 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Tusquitee.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHEROKEE, NC ... CLAY, NC

Instructions:

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Address/Location
Cherokee County, NC Emergency Management
59 Hiwassee St
Murphy, NC 28906

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-837-7352

Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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