«Tornado in Washington and Virginia: storm warning»
16 march 2026 в 23:13
On March 16, 2026, a tornado warning was issued in Washington, D.C., as well as in several counties in Virginia and Maryland, as severe thunderstorms threatened the southern regions. Serious weather conditions were predicted for the specified counties, expected to last until the evening.
Below is information about the tornado warning and adverse weather threatening Washington.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the tornado warning urges all residents in the area to prepare for a possible tornado. The NWS warning description states: «Tornadoes are possible in the warning area and nearby. Review and discuss your emergency plans, check your supplies, and ensure your safe room is ready. Be prepared to act quickly if a warning is issued or if you suspect a tornado is approaching. Early action can save lives! Warnings are issued by the Storm Prediction Center for counties where tornadoes may occur. Typically, the warning area covers large regions, including several counties or even states».
A tornado warning, according to the NWS, is issued when a tornado «has been sighted or indicated by weather radar».
«There is an immediate threat to life and property», - the warning on the website states. «Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are in a mobile home, vehicle, or outdoors, move to the nearest reliable shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Warnings are issued by your local meteorological office. Typically, warnings cover a much smaller area (about the size of a city or small county) that may be affected by a tornado identified by a meteorologist on radar or trained spotters/law enforcement monitoring the storm».
Washington officials urged residents to stay indoors when severe weather begins to take effect this afternoon. Possible tornadoes, heavy rain, and wind gusts up to 80 miles per hour were announced for the city.
On that day, severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in Virginia for the following counties:
According to NBC 4 Washington, severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for the following counties that day:
Below is information about the tornado warning and adverse weather threatening Washington.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the tornado warning urges all residents in the area to prepare for a possible tornado. The NWS warning description states: «Tornadoes are possible in the warning area and nearby. Review and discuss your emergency plans, check your supplies, and ensure your safe room is ready. Be prepared to act quickly if a warning is issued or if you suspect a tornado is approaching. Early action can save lives! Warnings are issued by the Storm Prediction Center for counties where tornadoes may occur. Typically, the warning area covers large regions, including several counties or even states».
A tornado warning, according to the NWS, is issued when a tornado «has been sighted or indicated by weather radar».
«There is an immediate threat to life and property», - the warning on the website states. «Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are in a mobile home, vehicle, or outdoors, move to the nearest reliable shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Warnings are issued by your local meteorological office. Typically, warnings cover a much smaller area (about the size of a city or small county) that may be affected by a tornado identified by a meteorologist on radar or trained spotters/law enforcement monitoring the storm».
Washington officials urged residents to stay indoors when severe weather begins to take effect this afternoon. Possible tornadoes, heavy rain, and wind gusts up to 80 miles per hour were announced for the city.
On that day, severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in Virginia for the following counties:
According to NBC 4 Washington, severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for the following counties that day:
© Artemenko Olga
