Weather Alerts Map

Scotland County weather alerts

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

Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 690 alerts that included Scotland County, roughly 69 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (120 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on April 26, 2020. 7 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.

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Active alerts for Scotland 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 Scotland 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;

Scotland County alert history

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

Alert type2016–20252026Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning12024September 18, 2026
Flood Advisory8913August 28, 2026
Heat Advisory8523September 5, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory598November 5, 2026
Flood Watch452August 21, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch455September 5, 2026
Tornado Watch332October 11, 2026
Frost Advisory291November 14, 2026
Wind Advisory290March 16, 2025
Flash Flood Warning232August 28, 2026
Freeze Warning201November 15, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory193February 4, 2026
Freeze Watch151November 15, 2026
Flood Warning110September 17, 2024
Tornado Warning100April 26, 2020
Cold Weather Advisory104February 8, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning90July 26, 2025
Red Flag Warning90December 29, 2025
Winter Storm Warning72January 30, 2026
Winter Storm Watch52January 30, 2026
Tropical Storm Warning50August 30, 2023
Tropical Storm Watch40August 2, 2020
Extreme Heat Watch40July 26, 2025
Fire Weather Watch30March 1, 2025
High Wind Warning20December 17, 2023
Extreme Cold Watch01February 1, 2026
Extreme Cold Warning01February 1, 2026

Tornado history in Scotland County

7 tornadoes have been recorded in Scotland County since 1950, injuring 16 people. That ranks 75 of 100 counties in North Carolina. The most recent was on August 29, 2004 (rated F0).

EF0: 2EF02EF1: 3EF13EF2: 1EF21EF3: 1EF31EF4: 0EF4EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes in Scotland County

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
August 29, 1964F3Scotland County21.9 mi50 yd015
October 9, 1976F2Scotland County6.1 mi20 yd00
March 29, 1991F1Scotland County8 mi80 yd01
August 12, 2004F1Scotland County6 mi50 yd00
April 14, 1984F1Scotland County0.1 mi50 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
August 29, 2004F0Scotland County0.5 mi20 yd00
August 12, 2004F1Scotland County6 mi50 yd00
November 4, 1992F0Scotland County0.4 mi20 yd00
March 29, 1991F1Scotland County8 mi80 yd01
April 14, 1984F1Scotland County0.1 mi50 yd00

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About Scotland County

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