Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 9:47AM EDT until March 16 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 6:47am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 946 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles east of Uptown Charlotte, or near Reedy Creek
Park, moving northeast at 40 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...
Charlotte, Harrisburg, and Reedy Creek Park around 950 AM EDT.
Mt Pleasant around 1000 AM EDT.
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.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by
posting on our Facebook page, or post it to X using hashtag nwsgsp.
Your message should describe the event and the specific location
where it occurred.
Area Description:
Cabarrus, NC; Mecklenburg, NC
Forcast Office:
NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov