Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 10:57AM EDT until March 16 at 11:30AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 7:57am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
TORLWX
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Loudoun County in northern Virginia...
North central Fauquier County in northern Virginia...
Northwestern Prince William County in northern Virginia...
* Until 1130 AM EDT.
* At 1057 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near The Plains, or near Warrenton, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown,
flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur.
Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is
likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
South Riding and Arcola around 1105 AM EDT.
Broadlands, Brambleton, Ashburn, and Oatlands around 1110 AM EDT.
Leesburg and Sterling around 1115 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Gleedsville, Aldie, Meadowville, Halfway, Woolsey, Broad Run,
Belmont, and Sterling Park.
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:
Fauquier, VA; Loudoun, VA; Prince William, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov