954 
WFUS51 KRNK 161515
TORRNK
NCC033-VAC083-143-590-161545-
/O.NEW.KRNK.TO.W.0006.260316T1515Z-260316T1545Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1115 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

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.

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.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3647 7949 3650 7952 3654 7951 3658 7947
      3658 7949 3660 7952 3661 7951 3662 7948
      3661 7943 3663 7940 3664 7941 3675 7926
      3663 7905
TIME...MOT...LOC 1515Z 234DEG 40KT 3651 7947 

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

$$

DS

359 
WWUS51 KRNK 161533
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1133 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

NCC033-VAC083-590-161543-
/O.CAN.KRNK.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260316T1545Z/
Caswell NC-City of Danville VA-Halifax VA-
1133 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR 
NORTHWESTERN CASWELL AND SOUTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES AND THE CITY
OF DANVILLE IS CANCELLED...

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

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for north central
North Carolina...and south central, central and west central
Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3662 7920 3659 7928 3664 7931 3666 7938
      3668 7936 3675 7926 3670 7918
TIME...MOT...LOC 1533Z 238DEG 37KT 3663 7927 

$$

VAC143-161545-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260316T1545Z/
Pittsylvania VA-
1133 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM EDT FOR 
SOUTHEASTERN PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY...

At 1133 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ringgold, or 7 miles southeast of Blairs, 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...
Keeling.

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.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3662 7920 3659 7928 3664 7931 3666 7938
      3668 7936 3675 7926 3670 7918
TIME...MOT...LOC 1533Z 238DEG 37KT 3663 7927 

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

$$

DS

359 
WWUS51 KRNK 161533
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1133 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

NCC033-VAC083-590-161543-
/O.CAN.KRNK.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260316T1545Z/
Caswell NC-City of Danville VA-Halifax VA-
1133 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR 
NORTHWESTERN CASWELL AND SOUTHWESTERN HALIFAX COUNTIES AND THE CITY
OF DANVILLE IS CANCELLED...

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

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for north central
North Carolina...and south central, central and west central
Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3662 7920 3659 7928 3664 7931 3666 7938
      3668 7936 3675 7926 3670 7918
TIME...MOT...LOC 1533Z 238DEG 37KT 3663 7927 

$$

VAC143-161545-
/O.CON.KRNK.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260316T1545Z/
Pittsylvania VA-
1133 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM EDT FOR 
SOUTHEASTERN PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY...

At 1133 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ringgold, or 7 miles southeast of Blairs, 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...
Keeling.

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.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3662 7920 3659 7928 3664 7931 3666 7938
      3668 7936 3675 7926 3670 7918
TIME...MOT...LOC 1533Z 238DEG 37KT 3663 7927 

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

$$

DS

477 
WWUS51 KRNK 161541
SVSRNK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service BLACKSBURG VA
1141 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

VAC143-161550-
/O.EXP.KRNK.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260316T1545Z/
Pittsylvania VA-
1141 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR 
SOUTHEASTERN PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 1145 AM 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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for north central
North Carolina...and south central, central and west central
Virginia.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Pittsylvania County until 1215 PM EDT.

&&

LAT...LON 3662 7920 3659 7928 3664 7931 3666 7938
      3668 7936 3675 7926 3670 7918
TIME...MOT...LOC 1540Z 234DEG 40KT 3667 7919 

$$

DS