Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 5:42PM EDT until March 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 540 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Bethany to near Greensboro to near Randleman,
moving northeast at 40 mph. A 59 mph wind gust was measured at
Piedmont Triad International Airport.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Greensboro, McLeansville, Pleasant Garden, Climax, Forest Oaks, Lake
Townsend Marina, Lake Townsend, Lake Jeanette Marina, Randleman
Regional Reservior Marina, and Monticello.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 85 between Mile Markers 124 and 130.
Interstate 40 between Mile Markers 220 and 226.
Interstate 73 between Mile Markers 83 and 88.
Instruction:
Straight line winds can blow down trees, power lines, and damage
mobile homes and other buildings. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure
until the storm has passed. Stay away from windows as flying debris
generated by damaging winds can be deadly.
Area Description:
Guilford, NC; Randolph, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov