770 
WFUS51 KAKQ 161859
TORAKQ
NCC029-139-143-161930-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.TO.W.0002.260316T1859Z-260316T1930Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
259 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Camden County in northeastern North Carolina...
  Central Pasquotank County in northeastern North Carolina...
  Southeastern Perquimans County in northeastern North Carolina...

* Until 330 PM EDT.

* At 259 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Snug Harbor, or 8 miles southeast of Hertford,
  moving northeast at 55 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...
  Nixonton around 305 PM EDT.
  Elizabeth City around 310 PM EDT.
  Camden, Elizabeth City State University, and Whitehall Shores 
  around 315 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bob
White Fork, Belcross, Holiday Island, Rabbit Corner, Symonds Creek,
Woodville, Okisko, Forestburg, Pasquotank, and Jacocks.

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 severe weather by calling 757-899-2415, posting to the
NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or using X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.
&&

LAT...LON 3608 7645 3640 7631 3635 7608 3635 7606
      3634 7604 3610 7629 3610 7630 3609 7631
      3608 7633 3609 7633 3609 7637 3608 7638
      3608 7641 3607 7642
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 213DEG 46KT 3609 7638 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

Wray

135 
WWUS51 KAKQ 161912
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
312 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

NCC029-139-143-161930-
/O.CON.KAKQ.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1930Z/
Camden NC-Pasquotank NC-Perquimans NC-
312 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
CAMDEN...CENTRAL PASQUOTANK AND SOUTHEASTERN PERQUIMANS COUNTIES...

At 311 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Nixonton, or near Weeksville, moving northeast at 
50 mph. A second circulation, also capable of producing a tornado, 
was located near Snug Harbor, moving northeast. 

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...
  Elizabeth City and Elizabeth City State University around 315 PM 
  EDT.
  Camden and Whitehall Shores around 320 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Bob
White Fork, Belcross, Holiday Island, Rabbit Corner, Symonds Creek,
Woodville, Okisko, Forestburg, Pasquotank, and Jacocks.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3608 7645 3640 7631 3635 7608 3635 7606
      3634 7604 3610 7629 3610 7630 3609 7631
      3608 7633 3609 7633 3609 7637 3608 7638
      3608 7641 3607 7642
TIME...MOT...LOC 1911Z 212DEG 45KT 3621 7628 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

Wray

673 
WWUS51 KAKQ 161928
SVSAKQ

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
328 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

NCC029-139-143-161938-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1930Z/
Camden NC-Pasquotank NC-Perquimans NC-
328 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL CAMDEN...CENTRAL PASQUOTANK AND
SOUTHEASTERN PERQUIMANS COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 330 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However, gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for northeastern
North Carolina.

&&

LAT...LON 3608 7645 3640 7631 3635 7608 3635 7606
      3634 7604 3610 7629 3610 7630 3609 7631
      3608 7633 3609 7633 3609 7637 3608 7638
      3608 7641 3607 7642
TIME...MOT...LOC 1928Z 270DEG 46KT 3637 7612 

$$

Wray