Weather Alerts Map

Montgomery County weather alerts

1 warning is in effect for Montgomery County, NC. The most serious is a freeze warning.

Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 808 alerts that included Montgomery County, roughly 81 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (229 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on October 11, 2026. 8 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.

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Active alerts for Montgomery County

Freeze Warning

Durham; Franklin; Nash; Edgecombe; Chatham; Wake; Johnston; Wilson; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Harnett; Wayne; Anson; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke; Cumberland; SampsonUntil · NWS Raleigh NC

FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY

Full alert text
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

* WHERE...Portions of the North Carolina Piedmont, Sandhills, and
Coastal Plain.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 8 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Map data: NWS, OpenFreeMap, OpenStreetMap

Recent alerts in Montgomery County

IssuedAlertArea
Nov 14, 10:21 AM ESTFreeze WarningDurham; Franklin; Nash; Edgecombe; Chatham; Wake; Johnston; Wilson; Montgomery; Moore; Lee; Harnett; Wayne; Anson; Richmond; Scotland; Hoke;

Montgomery County alert history

Alert events that included Montgomery County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.

Alert type2016–20252026Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning22923October 11, 2026
Flood Advisory12621August 29, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory546November 4, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch465September 5, 2026
Flood Watch442August 21, 2026
Heat Advisory4115September 5, 2026
Frost Advisory393November 14, 2026
Flash Flood Warning353August 21, 2026
Freeze Warning321November 15, 2026
Wind Advisory271February 7, 2026
Tornado Watch261March 16, 2026
Freeze Watch201November 15, 2026
Tornado Warning184October 11, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory173February 4, 2026
Flood Warning110September 17, 2024
Red Flag Warning90December 29, 2025
Cold Weather Advisory93February 2, 2026
Winter Storm Watch72January 30, 2026
Winter Storm Warning72January 30, 2026
Tropical Storm Warning30September 29, 2022
Fire Weather Watch30March 1, 2025
High Wind Warning20December 17, 2023
Extreme Heat Watch20June 24, 2025
Extreme Heat Warning10June 14, 2022
Extreme Cold Watch01February 1, 2026
Extreme Cold Warning01February 1, 2026

Tornado history in Montgomery County

8 tornadoes have been recorded in Montgomery County since 1950, injuring 8 people. That ranks 72 of 100 counties in North Carolina. The most recent was on September 27, 2004 (rated F0).

EF0: 3EF03EF1: 3EF13EF2: 2EF22EF3: 0EF3EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes in Montgomery County

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
March 24, 1975F2Union County30.6 mi100 yd01
May 15, 1976F2Montgomery County18.8 mi400 yd07
February 21, 1954F1Montgomery County16.6 mi27 yd00
May 14, 1950F1Montgomery County3.8 mi50 yd00
June 9, 1988F1Montgomery County0.3 mi73 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
September 27, 2004F0Montgomery County1 mi50 yd00
September 29, 1999F0Montgomery County0.2 mi50 yd00
June 9, 1988F1Montgomery County0.3 mi73 yd00
May 15, 1976F2Montgomery County18.8 mi400 yd07
March 24, 1975F2Union County30.6 mi100 yd01

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