Alert archive / North Carolina / Tornado Warnings in 2026
Tornado Warning 7, NWS Wakefield, VA
NWS Wakefield, VA issued this tornado warning at Jun 23, 2026, 3:43 PM EDT for Camden County, Currituck County, North Carolina; City of Chesapeake, City of Virginia Beach, Virginia. It was in force for 32 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 23, 2026, 3:43 PM EDT (19:43 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 23, 2026, 4:15 PM EDT
- In force
- 32 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wakefield, VA
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
Counties Camden County, NC, Currituck County, NC, City of Chesapeake, VA, City of Virginia Beach, VA
The radar
The Norfolk radar (KAKQ), 91 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:42 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.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 3:48 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Moyock, NC | Numerous powerlines down near Moyock middle school. |
| Jun 23, 3:48 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Nw Moyock, NC | An NWS storm survey has concluded that a swath of straight line wind gusts approximately 50 to 70 mph affected the Moyock area of Currituck County around 345-350 PM Tuesday afternoon. The width was about 300 yards and extended from around Puddin Ridge Rd. to G |
| Jun 23, 3:48 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Nw Moyock, NC | Multiple trees and powerlines were knocked down in the town of Moyock. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 11:45 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Newport, NC (KMHX), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 206 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
- 1532 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -32 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 994 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 56 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 101 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 4.2
The text
As transmitted.
150
WFUS51 KAKQ 231943
TORAKQ
NCC029-053-VAC550-810-232015-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.TO.W.0007.260623T1943Z-260623T2015Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
343 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Camden County in northeastern North Carolina...
Northwestern Currituck County in northeastern North Carolina...
The southeastern City of Chesapeake in southeastern Virginia...
The southeastern City of Virginia Beach in southeastern Virginia...
* Until 415 PM EDT.
* At 343 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Northwest, or 7 miles northeast of South Mills,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Northwest around 350 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Munden.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
Please report severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7629 3655 7633 3670 7597 3648 7588
TIME...MOT...LOC 1943Z 256DEG 32KT 3653 7625
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
HET3 follow-up statements
854
WWUS51 KAKQ 231952
SVSAKQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
352 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
NCC029-232001-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260623T2015Z/
Camden NC-
352 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN CAMDEN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northeastern North Carolina...and southeastern Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7620 3658 7625 3670 7597 3648 7588
TIME...MOT...LOC 1951Z 255DEG 32KT 3654 7614
$$
NCC053-VAC550-810-232015-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260623T2015Z/
Currituck NC-City of Chesapeake VA-City of Virginia Beach VA-
352 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL CURRITUCK ...THE SOUTHEASTERN CITY OF CHESAPEAKE AND THE
SOUTHEASTERN CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH...
At 351 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Northwest, or 9 miles northwest of Currituck, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Virginia Beach and Chesapeake around 355 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Munden.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7620 3658 7625 3670 7597 3648 7588
TIME...MOT...LOC 1951Z 255DEG 32KT 3654 7614
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
HET290
WWUS51 KAKQ 231959
SVSAKQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
359 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
VAC550-232009-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260623T2015Z/
City of Chesapeake VA-
359 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR THE SOUTHEASTERN CITY OF CHESAPEAKE IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northeastern North Carolina...and southeastern Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7613 3655 7614 3655 7612 3663 7612
3670 7597 3648 7588
TIME...MOT...LOC 1959Z 261DEG 39KT 3653 7604
$$
NCC053-VAC810-232015-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260623T2015Z/
Currituck NC-City of Virginia Beach VA-
359 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL CURRITUCK AND THE SOUTHEASTERN CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH...
At 359 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Currituck, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Virginia Beach and Knotts Island around 405 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Munden.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7613 3655 7614 3655 7612 3663 7612
3670 7597 3648 7588
TIME...MOT...LOC 1959Z 261DEG 39KT 3653 7604
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
HET078
WWUS51 KAKQ 232006
SVSAKQ
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
406 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
NCC053-VAC810-232015-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-260623T2015Z/
Currituck NC-City of Virginia Beach VA-
406 PM EDT Tue Jun 23 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CURRITUCK AND THE
SOUTHEASTERN CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH WILL EXPIRE AT 415 PM EDT...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northeastern North Carolina...and southeastern Virginia.
&&
LAT...LON 3648 7613 3655 7614 3655 7612 3663 7612
3670 7597 3648 7588
TIME...MOT...LOC 2005Z 256DEG 32KT 3654 7598
$$
HETThe office that day
Everything else NWS Wakefield, VA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 9:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Hertford, Northampton | 40 min |
| Jun 22, 11:04 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Pasquotank, Perquimans | 41 min |
| Jun 23, 1:17 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Pasquotank, Perquimans | 28 min |
| Jun 23, 1:41 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Northampton | 49 min |
| Jun 23, 2:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Currituck | 44 min |
| Jun 23, 2:37 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Bertie, Chowan | 38 min |
| Jun 23, 2:56 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Gates, Hertford and 2 more | 49 min |
| Jun 23, 3:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Camden, Currituck, Pasquotank, Perquimans | 39 min |
| Jun 23, 4:13 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Camden, Currituck, Pasquotank | 29 min |
| Jun 22, 8:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Charles City, Dinwiddie, Gloucester, Henrico, James City, Mathews and 7 more | 59 min |
| Jun 22, 8:17 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 73 min | |
| Jun 22, 8:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Greensville, Lunenburg, Nottoway, Sussex | 46 min |
| Jun 22, 8:34 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Charles City, James City, Prince George, Surry, Sussex, City of Hopewell and 2 more | 28 min |
| Jun 22, 8:46 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Accomack | 59 min |
| Jun 22, 8:58 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 47 min | |
| Jun 22, 8:58 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Brunswick | 47 min |
| Jun 22, 9:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Gloucester, James City, York, City of Poquoson, City of Williamsburg | 44 min |
| Jun 22, 9:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Charles City, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Prince George, Southampton, Surry and 4 more | 38 min |
| Jun 22, 9:07 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Accomack, Northampton | 53 min |
| Jun 22, 9:17 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | AKQ | Surry, Sussex | 28 min |
| Jun 22, 9:26 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Gloucester, James City, Mathews, York, City of Hampton, City of Newport News and 2 more | 49 min |
| Jun 22, 9:29 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | Chesterfield, Prince George, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg | 3 hr |
| Jun 22, 9:30 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 90 min | |
| Jun 22, 9:31 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 89 min | |
| Jun 22, 9:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry, Sussex, York, City of Hampton and 2 more | 44 min |
| Jun 22, 10:22 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Northampton | 38 min |
| Jun 22, 10:24 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, York, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Norfolk, City of Poquoson and 2 more | 51 min |
| Jun 22, 10:47 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | City of Virginia Beach | 58 min |
| Jun 22, 10:54 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 81 min | |
| Jun 22, 11:15 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk and 1 more | 3 hr |
| Jun 23, 12:13 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 77 min | |
| Jun 23, 2:05 AM EDT | Flood Watch | AKQ | Accomack, Charles City, Essex, Gloucester, Hanover, Henrico and 31 more | 16 hr |
| Jun 23, 3:39 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | AKQ | 23 hr | |
| Jun 23, 12:11 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Chesterfield, Henrico, City of Colonial Heights, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg | 49 min |
| Jun 23, 12:14 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Brunswick, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg | 46 min |
| Jun 23, 12:35 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Charles City, Chesterfield, Henrico, New Kent, Prince George, City of Colonial Heights and 2 more | 40 min |
| Jun 23, 12:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Sussex | 24 min |
| Jun 23, 1:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Surry | 29 min |
| Jun 23, 1:10 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry, Sussex | 50 min |
| Jun 23, 1:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Charles City, James City, King and Queen, New Kent, Prince George, York and 1 more | 48 min |
| Jun 23, 1:26 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 49 min | |
| Jun 23, 1:27 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Surry | 48 min |
| Jun 23, 1:46 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Isle of Wight, Surry, York, City of Hampton, City of Newport News, City of Poquoson | 44 min |
| Jun 23, 1:48 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 57 min | |
| Jun 23, 1:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | Gloucester, James City, Mathews, Middlesex, York, City of Williamsburg | 51 min |
| Jun 23, 2:06 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 84 min | |
| Jun 23, 2:17 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 58 min | |
| Jun 23, 2:21 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Greensville, Southampton, City of Emporia | 39 min |
| Jun 23, 2:34 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk, City of Virginia Beach | 41 min |
| Jun 23, 2:38 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 67 min | |
| Jun 23, 3:07 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk | 53 min |
| Jun 23, 3:12 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 63 min | |
| Jun 23, 3:29 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk, City of Virginia Beach | 46 min |
| Jun 23, 3:30 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | AKQ | City of Chesapeake, City of Norfolk, City of Portsmouth, City of Suffolk, City of Virginia Beach | 2 hr |
| Jun 23, 3:53 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 67 min | |
| Jun 23, 3:55 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 65 min | |
| Jun 23, 4:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | AKQ | Accomack | 28 min |
| Jun 23, 5:00 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | AKQ | 60 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.