Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 3:12PM EDT until March 16 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 12:12pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 311 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Nixonton, or near Weeksville, moving northeast at
50 mph. A second circulation, also capable of producing a tornado,
was located near Snug Harbor, moving northeast.
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...
Elizabeth City and Elizabeth City State University around 315 PM
EDT.
Camden and Whitehall Shores around 320 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bob
White Fork, Belcross, Holiday Island, Rabbit Corner, Symonds Creek,
Woodville, Okisko, Forestburg, Pasquotank, and Jacocks.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Camden, NC; Pasquotank, NC; Perquimans, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: