Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 12:52PM EDT until March 16 at 1:15PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 9:52am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1251 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Chantilly to near Fairfax to 6 miles west of Dale
City, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Damaging winds will cause some trees and large branches to
fall. This could injure those outdoors, as well as damage
homes and vehicles. Roadways may become blocked by downed
trees. Localized power outages are possible. Unsecured
light objects may become projectiles.
Locations impacted include...
Arlington, Centreville, Dale City, Reston, Annandale, Springfield,
Fairfax, Vienna, Falls Church, Mantua, Pimmit Hills, Mclean, American
Legion Bridge, Potomac, Burke, Oakton, Chantilly, Lincolnia, Tysons
Corner, and Wolf Trap.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for District of
Columbia...central Maryland...and northern Virginia.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
Area Description:
Montgomery, MD; Arlington, VA; Fairfax, VA; Prince William, VA; City of Fairfax, VA; City of Falls Church, VA; City of Manassas, VA; City of Manassas Park, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov