Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 11:15AM EDT until March 16 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 8:15am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 8:45am
Description:
TORRNK
The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Caswell County in north central North Carolina...
The City of Danville in south central Virginia...
Southeastern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...
Southwestern Halifax County in south central Virginia...
* Until 1145 AM EDT.
* At 1115 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Pelham, or near Bethel, moving northeast
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.
* Locations impacted include...
Danville...
Gatewood...
Westover Hills...
Pelham...
Elmo...
Ringgold...
and Keeling.
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.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on X.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 11:45 AM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 11:45 AM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Caswell, NC; Halifax, VA; Pittsylvania, VA; City of Danville, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov