North Carolina, Virginia Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/23/2026 12:59

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 23 at 3:59PM EDT until June 23 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 23, 2026 - 12:59pm
Expires: 
June 23, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
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.
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: 
Currituck, NC; City of Virginia Beach, VA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA