588 
WFUS52 KGSP 161112
TORGSP
NCC115-199-161145-
/O.NEW.KGSP.TO.W.0001.260316T1112Z-260316T1145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
712 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  East central Madison County in western North Carolina...
  Central Yancey County in western North Carolina...

* Until 745 AM EDT.

* At 712 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 8 miles east of Marshall, or near Mars Hill, 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...
  Burnsville around 730 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this dangerous thunderstorm include Green
Mountain, Celo, Swiss, and Micaville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3602 8227 3600 8227 3599 8225 3601 8225
      3602 8222 3596 8219 3595 8220 3593 8218
      3586 8214 3582 8236 3582 8238 3581 8244
      3581 8246 3580 8247 3580 8252 3577 8259
      3584 8261 3603 8229
TIME...MOT...LOC 1112Z 246DEG 35KT 3582 8253 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

ARK

952 
WWUS52 KGSP 161124
SVSGSP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
724 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

NCC115-161134-
/O.CAN.KGSP.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T1145Z/
Madison NC-
724 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MADISON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for
western North Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3602 8227 3600 8227 3599 8225 3601 8225
      3601 8222 3596 8219 3595 8220 3591 8217
      3586 8214 3582 8235 3582 8241 3587 8243
      3590 8245 3591 8249 3603 8229
TIME...MOT...LOC 1124Z 247DEG 39KT 3588 8238 

$$

NCC199-161145-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T1145Z/
Yancey NC-
724 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 AM EDT FOR CENTRAL
YANCEY COUNTY...

At 724 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles southwest of Burnsville, 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Burnsville around 730 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Green
Mountain, Celo, Swiss, and Micaville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3602 8227 3600 8227 3599 8225 3601 8225
      3601 8222 3596 8219 3595 8220 3591 8217
      3586 8214 3582 8235 3582 8241 3587 8243
      3590 8245 3591 8249 3603 8229
TIME...MOT...LOC 1124Z 247DEG 39KT 3588 8238 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

ARK

952 
WWUS52 KGSP 161124
SVSGSP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
724 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

NCC115-161134-
/O.CAN.KGSP.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T1145Z/
Madison NC-
724 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MADISON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for
western North Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3602 8227 3600 8227 3599 8225 3601 8225
      3601 8222 3596 8219 3595 8220 3591 8217
      3586 8214 3582 8235 3582 8241 3587 8243
      3590 8245 3591 8249 3603 8229
TIME...MOT...LOC 1124Z 247DEG 39KT 3588 8238 

$$

NCC199-161145-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T1145Z/
Yancey NC-
724 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 AM EDT FOR CENTRAL
YANCEY COUNTY...

At 724 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 5 miles southwest of Burnsville, 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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Burnsville around 730 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Green
Mountain, Celo, Swiss, and Micaville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3602 8227 3600 8227 3599 8225 3601 8225
      3601 8222 3596 8219 3595 8220 3591 8217
      3586 8214 3582 8235 3582 8241 3587 8243
      3590 8245 3591 8249 3603 8229
TIME...MOT...LOC 1124Z 247DEG 39KT 3588 8238 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

ARK

286 
WWUS52 KGSP 161137
SVSGSP

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
737 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

NCC199-161146-
/O.EXP.KGSP.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T1145Z/
Yancey NC-
737 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL YANCEY COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 745
AM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for
western North Carolina.

To report severe weather to the National Weather Service
Greenville-Spartanburg, call toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or
post 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.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Yancey County until 745 AM EDT.

&&

LAT...LON 3602 8227 3600 8227 3599 8225 3601 8225
      3601 8222 3596 8219 3595 8220 3591 8217
      3586 8214 3582 8235 3582 8241 3587 8243
      3590 8245 3591 8249 3603 8229
TIME...MOT...LOC 1136Z 246DEG 35KT 3593 8225 

$$

ARK