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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 2, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Mar 16, 2026, 2:32 PM EDT for 4 counties in North Carolina. It was in force for 43 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 16, 2026, 2:32 PM EDT (18:32 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 16, 2026, 3:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 43 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Possible
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Bertie County, NC, Chowan County, NC, Hertford County, NC, Northampton County, NC
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:31 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 10:52 AM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 163 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -210 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1180 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 233 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 190 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.2
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Wakefield, VA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Mar 16, 2:04 PM EDT, 28 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Mar 16, 2:04 PM EDT, 28 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 16, 10:53 AM EDT, 3 hours 39 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1053 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 NCZ012>014-030-031-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-096- 509>525-171500- Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Bertie-Chowan-Fluvanna-Prince Edward- Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia- Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick- Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)- Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville- Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Suffolk- Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover- Western Chesterfield-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)- Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico- Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen- Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News- Hampton/Poquoson- 1053 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...TORNADO WATCH 67 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern Virginia, north central Virginia, south central Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tornado Watch. A strong cold front will cross the region today into this evening, bringing a significant risk for severe thunderstorms, including the potential for damaging winds and tornadoes, both ahead of the front in the late morning through mid afternoon, and along the front late in the afternoon or evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed. NCZ015>017-032-102-VAZ095-097-098-171500- Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck- Norfolk/Portsmouth-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach- 1053 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...TORNADO WATCH 67 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tornado Watch. Wind Advisory. A strong cold front will cross the region today into this evening, bringing a significant risk for severe thunderstorms, including the potential for damaging winds and tornadoes, both ahead of the front in the late morning through mid afternoon, and along the front late in the afternoon or evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed. MDZ021>025-VAZ099-100-171500- Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches- Accomack-Northampton- 1053 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...TORNADO WATCH 67 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EDT TUESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tornado Watch. Wind Advisory. A strong cold front will cross the region today into this evening, bringing a significant risk for severe thunderstorms, including the potential for damaging winds and tornadoes, both ahead of the front in the late morning through mid afternoon, and along the front late in the afternoon or evening. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Mar 16, 9:31 AM EDT, 5 hours 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
931 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
NCZ012-VAZ080>083-087>089-092-512-514>516-161415-
Northampton NC-Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond) VA-
Surry VA-Dinwiddie VA-Southampton VA-Eastern Henrico VA-
Greensville VA-Eastern Hanover VA-Charles City VA-New Kent VA-
Prince George VA-Sussex VA-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights) VA-
931 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN NORTHAMPTON...
GREENSVILLE...SOUTHEASTERN SOUTHAMPTON...SUSSEX...EASTERN
DINWIDDIE...SOUTHEASTERN CHESTERFIELD...CHARLES CITY...PRINCE
GEORGE...NEW KENT...SOUTHEASTERN HENRICO AND WESTERN SURRY
COUNTIES...THE CITY OF COLONIAL HEIGHTS...THE CITY OF HOPEWELL...THE
CITY OF PETERSBURG...THE CITY OF RICHMOND AND THE CITY OF EMPORIA
THROUGH 1015 AM EDT...
At 931 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Highland Springs to near Carson to near
Claresville. Movement was northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, New Kent, Colonial Heights, Roanoke
Rapids, Charles City, Emporia, Waverly, Garysburg, Wakefield,
Boykins, Claremont, Disputanta, Talleysville, Chester, Fort
Gregg-Adams, Virginia State University, Dahlia, and Purdy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3626 7739 3632 7744 3631 7757 3641 7755
3648 7765 3648 7776 3700 7755 3725 7761
3750 7746 3755 7726 3763 7713 3756 7701
3758 7696 3756 7696 3754 7697 3757 7692
3756 7688 3757 7688 3757 7687 3696 7693
TIME...MOT...LOC 1331Z 211DEG 63KT 3754 7736 3705 7734 3664 7751
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ButnerSpecial weather statement, Mar 16, 12:17 PM EDT, 2 hours 15 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1217 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
VAZ081>085-088>090-518-520-523-161700-
Charles City VA-New Kent VA-Prince George VA-Surry VA-Middlesex VA-
Sussex VA-Eastern King William VA-Eastern King and Queen VA-York VA-
Gloucester VA-James City VA-
1217 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN GLOUCESTER...
SOUTHWESTERN MIDDLESEX...SOUTHEASTERN KING AND QUEEN...CHARLES
CITY...NORTHEASTERN PRINCE GEORGE...NORTHWESTERN YORK...NEW KENT...
SOUTHEASTERN KING WILLIAM...NORTH CENTRAL SUSSEX...JAMES CITY AND
NORTHWESTERN SURRY COUNTIES THROUGH 100 PM EDT...
At 1216 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Charles City to Burrowsville to near
Disputanta. Movement was northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Charles City, Claremont, Ruthville, Burrowsville, Cabin Point, and
Adkins Store around 1220 PM EDT.
Holdcroft, Rustic, and Providence Forge around 1225 PM EDT.
Toano and Barhamsville around 1235 PM EDT.
West Point and Norge around 1240 PM EDT.
Little Plymouth and Shacklefords around 1245 PM EDT.
Glenns and Church View around 1250 PM EDT.
Saluda around 1255 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Eltham, Taylors
Corner, Chickahominy Shore, Croaker, Mountcastle, Harcum, Cash,
Cohoke, Dragonville, and Lanexa.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for eastern, south
central, southeastern and east central Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3763 7654 3749 7649 3727 7681 3701 7724
3719 7720 3732 7723 3750 7706 3773 7679
TIME...MOT...LOC 1616Z 226DEG 45KT 3732 7711 3723 7708 3708 7718
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
WraySpecial weather statement, Mar 16, 1:02 PM EDT, 1 hour 30 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
102 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
VAZ048-060>062-068-069-510-511-161745-
Goochland VA-Western Hanover VA-Fluvanna VA-Powhatan VA-Amelia VA-
Cumberland VA-Prince Edward VA-Eastern Louisa VA-
102 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT EASTERN LOUISA...CUMBERLAND...
EAST CENTRAL PRINCE EDWARD...GOOCHLAND...NORTHWESTERN HANOVER...
NORTHWESTERN AMELIA...POWHATAN AND SOUTHEASTERN FLUVANNA COUNTIES
THROUGH 145 PM EDT...
At 101 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Columbia to 7 miles northwest of Jetersville.
Movement was northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Cartersville, Columbia, Duncan, Fife, Lakeside Village, Sunnyside,
Morven, Ballsville, Tobaccoville, and Trenholm around 105 PM EDT.
Hadensville around 110 PM EDT.
Macon around 115 PM EDT.
Powhatan, Goochland, and Gum Spring around 120 PM EDT.
Oilville and Sabot around 130 PM EDT.
Bumpass, Montpelier, and Manakin around 135 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Orchid, Angola,
Maidens, Three Square, Bremo Bluff, Hawk, Whiteville, Fine Creek
Mills, Michaux, and West View.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for central and
north central Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3741 7841 3764 7825 3769 7824 3771 7832
3777 7829 3792 7809 3791 7806 3797 7801
3809 7782 3808 7779 3806 7778 3805 7775
3802 7775 3803 7773 3799 7764 3797 7763
3762 7765 3759 7762 3726 7842
TIME...MOT...LOC 1701Z 239DEG 42KT 3775 7818 3737 7820
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ButnerSpecial weather statement, Mar 16, 1:44 PM EDT, 48 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
144 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
VAZ064-511-161830-
Western Hanover VA-Caroline VA-
144 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN CAROLINE AND
NORTHWESTERN HANOVER COUNTIES THROUGH 230 PM EDT...
At 144 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bumpass, or 14 miles east of Mineral, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Milford, Port Royal, Fort Walker, Ladysmith,
Rappahannock Academy, Chilesburg, Golansville, Villboro, Guinea,
Corbin, Beaverdam, Nancy Wrights Corner, Cedar Fork, Ruther Glen,
Woodford, and Cedon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for central, north
central and east central Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3824 7724 3819 7725 3819 7723 3820 7722
3817 7719 3814 7711 3813 7711 3812 7714
3811 7714 3789 7773 3800 7769 3799 7764
3825 7737 3824 7729 3823 7729 3822 7728
3825 7727 3825 7725
TIME...MOT...LOC 1744Z 236DEG 32KT 3803 7765
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
ButnerSpecial weather statement, Mar 16, 2:16 PM EDT, 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
216 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
VAZ099-100-161900-
Accomack VA-Northampton VA-
216 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT ACCOMACK AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTIES
THROUGH 300 PM EDT...
At 216 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles south of Tangier to 8 miles west of
Nassawadox to near Cape Charles. Movement was northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around
unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile
vehicles.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Cape Charles, Cheriton, and Bay View around 220 PM EDT.
Nassawadox around 225 PM EDT.
Exmore around 230 PM EDT.
Onancock, Onley, and Willis Wharf around 235 PM EDT.
Parksley around 240 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Hallwood, Harborton,
Melfa, Mappsville, Eastville, Saxis, Franktown, Wallops Island,
Temperanceville, and Nelsonia.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for southeastern
Maryland...and eastern and southeastern Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3778 7547 3753 7556 3741 7565 3722 7606
3730 7608 3756 7600 3775 7589 3775 7594
3784 7583 3785 7579 3787 7579 3797 7567
3796 7565 3800 7562 3800 7555 3783 7541
TIME...MOT...LOC 1816Z 213DEG 58KT 3769 7600 3746 7601 3721 7609
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
EIThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 4:14 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Sussex | 31 min |
| Mar 16, 9:31 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Charles City, Greensville, Henrico, New Kent, Prince George, Southampton and 5 more | 44 min |
| Mar 16, 12:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Amelia, Cumberland, Fluvanna, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince Edward | 48 min |
| Mar 16, 12:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Charles City, James City, New Kent | 43 min |
| Mar 16, 1:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Cumberland, Goochland, Louisa, Powhatan | 43 min |
| Mar 16, 1:21 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 39 min | |
| Mar 16, 1:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Caroline | 46 min |
| Mar 16, 1:47 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 58 min | |
| Mar 16, 2:16 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Accomack, Northampton | 44 min |
| Mar 16, 3:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Virginia Beach | 18 min |
| Mar 16, 3:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | City of Virginia Beach | 40 min |
| Mar 16, 3:47 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 58 min | |
| Mar 16, 3:48 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 57 min | |
| Mar 16, 3:57 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 48 min | |
| Mar 16, 4:04 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth | 3 hr |
| Mar 16, 4:06 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | City of Virginia Beach | 3 hr |
| Mar 16, 4:16 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Gloucester, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex | 32 min |
| Mar 16, 4:26 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 64 min | |
| Mar 16, 6:48 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Prince Edward | 57 min |
| Mar 16, 7:40 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Amelia, Brunswick, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Goochland and 11 more | 50 min |
| Mar 16, 12:51 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Chowan, Perquimans | 24 min |
| Mar 16, 2:59 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Camden, Pasquotank, Perquimans | 31 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.