< Wind Advisory North Carolina, Virginia | Effective 03/16/2026 03:13

Wind Advisory North Carolina, Virginia | Effective 03/16/2026 03:13

Headline: 
Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 6:13AM EDT until March 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 16, 2026 - 3:13am
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Camden, Eastern Currituck, Pasquotank, Perquimans, and Western Currituck Counties. In Virginia, the cities of Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Portsmouth. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Instruction: 
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description: 
Pasquotank; Camden; Western Currituck; Perquimans; Eastern Currituck; Norfolk/Portsmouth; Chesapeake; Virginia Beach
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA