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Home Tornado Warning 0003 Issued by the Greenville-Spartanburg Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-16 08:40:42
826
WFUS52 KGSP 161340
TORGSP
NCC025-119-161415-
/O.NEW.KGSP.TO.W.0003.260316T1340Z-260316T1415Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
940 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Cabarrus County in the Piedmont of North Carolina...
Central Mecklenburg County in the Piedmont of North Carolina...
* Until 1015 AM EDT.
* At 940 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Uptown Charlotte, or over The Plaza, 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...
Charlotte, Harrisburg, and Reedy Creek Park around 950 AM EDT.
Mt Pleasant around 1010 AM EDT.
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 3518 8087 3529 8091 3543 8055 3528 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 1340Z 246DEG 36KT 3523 8081
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
CAC
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-16 08:47:42
153
WWUS52 KGSP 161347 RRA
SVSGSP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
947 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
NCC025-119-161415-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1415Z/
Cabarrus NC-Mecklenburg NC-
947 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM EDT FOR CENTRAL
CABARRUS AND EAST CENTRAL MECKLENBURG COUNTIES...
At 946 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles east of Uptown Charlotte, or near Reedy Creek
Park, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Charlotte, Harrisburg, and Reedy Creek Park around 950 AM EDT.
Mt Pleasant around 1000 AM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by
posting on our Facebook page, or post it to X using hashtag nwsgsp.
Your message should describe the event and the specific location
where it occurred.
&&
LAT...LON 3520 8077 3533 8080 3543 8055 3528 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 1346Z 246DEG 36KT 3526 8073
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
CAC
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-03-16 09:01:42
575
WWUS52 KGSP 161401
SVSGSP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1001 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
NCC119-161410-
/O.CAN.KGSP.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1415Z/
Mecklenburg NC-
1001 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MECKLENBURG 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
the Piedmont of North Carolina.
&&
LAT...LON 3524 8059 3541 8060 3543 8055 3528 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 1400Z 246DEG 36KT 3532 8056
$$
NCC025-161415-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1415Z/
Cabarrus NC-
1001 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM EDT FOR CENTRAL
CABARRUS COUNTY...
At 1000 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles south of Downtown Concord, or 5 miles east of
Harrisburg, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Mt Pleasant around 1010 AM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by
posting on our Facebook page, or post it to X using hashtag nwsgsp.
Your message should describe the event and the specific location
where it occurred.
&&
LAT...LON 3524 8059 3541 8060 3543 8055 3528 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 1400Z 246DEG 36KT 3532 8056
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
CAC
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-16 09:01:42
575
WWUS52 KGSP 161401
SVSGSP
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
1001 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
NCC119-161410-
/O.CAN.KGSP.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1415Z/
Mecklenburg NC-
1001 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL MECKLENBURG 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
the Piedmont of North Carolina.
&&
LAT...LON 3524 8059 3541 8060 3543 8055 3528 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 1400Z 246DEG 36KT 3532 8056
$$
NCC025-161415-
/O.CON.KGSP.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1415Z/
Cabarrus NC-
1001 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM EDT FOR CENTRAL
CABARRUS COUNTY...
At 1000 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles south of Downtown Concord, or 5 miles east of
Harrisburg, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Mt Pleasant around 1010 AM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report damaging winds, hail, or flooding to the National
Weather Service by calling toll free, 1, 800, 2 6 7, 8 1 0 1, or by
posting on our Facebook page, or post it to X using hashtag nwsgsp.
Your message should describe the event and the specific location
where it occurred.
&&
LAT...LON 3524 8059 3541 8060 3543 8055 3528 8044
TIME...MOT...LOC 1400Z 246DEG 36KT 3532 8056
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
CAC
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-03-16 09:10:28 726 WWUS52 KGSP 161409 RRA SVSGSP Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1009 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 NCC025-161419- /O.EXP.KGSP.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T1415Z/ Cabarrus NC- 1009 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL CABARRUS COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 1015 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 the Piedmont of North Carolina. Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for Cabarrus counties until 1045 AM EDT. && LAT...LON 3524 8059 3541 8060 3543 8055 3528 8044 TIME...MOT...LOC 1409Z 246DEG 36KT 3535 8046 $$ CAC |
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