Polk County, NC — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:14 PM ET, Polk County, North Carolina is at WATCH (26/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Thunderstorms expected This Afternoon.
Updated Aug 29, 02:14 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
26 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected This Afternoon
- ▸ LR White fire 95.4 mi away (88 acres)
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | LR White 95.4 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M2.6 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Carolinas at 77.4% of 7-day peak · 0% of North Carolina customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in North Carolina |
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