Alert Severe Thunderstorm Warning until MON 11:30 AM EDT Mar 16, 2026 Mar 16, 2026 Updated 4 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds Expected Until 11:30 AM EDTWhat’s Happening:A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 11:30 AM EDT for parts of Virginia and North Carolina. Thunderstorms are moving east at 40 mph.Affected Areas:Eastern Rockingham CountyWestern Pittsylvania CountyEastern Henry CountySoutheastern Franklin CountyWhat to Expect:Wind gusts up to 60 mphPotential for hail less than 0.75 inchesThunderstorms extending from Pittsville to Camp Springs Impacts:Possible damage to roofs, siding, and treesDisruptions to travel and outdoor activitiesPotential for power outages People are also reading… Rocky Mount businesses to host pub crawl for St. Patrick's Day How to vote early in Franklin County for Virginia redistricting amendment Why Roanoke County passed a resolution opposing Virginia's redistricting attempt Franklin County School Board requests $8.9 million in additional funding Longtime Franklin County firefighter Jane Crawford recognized by governor Osprey 10K and 5K return to Smith Mountain Lake State Park in April Update: ODU students disarmed and killed gunman who attacked classroom, source says Review: Too many films inspire janky ‘Bride!’ Update: One victim, gunman dead after shooting in ODU classroom Passenger killed, charges pending in Franklin County crash After accidentally shooting sleeping baby, no prison time for Roanoke County man Spanberger sends message with appointments to higher ed panel Review: Great ending saves ‘Reminders of Him’ No criminal charges against Rocky Mount mayor, prosecutor decides 'The whole gamut': One-day fundraiser SML Gives set for March 18 Safety Tips:Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.Avoid windows and stay indoors until the storm passes.Remain alert for a possible tornado; seek shelter in a basement or small central room if one is spotted.Report hail or wind damage to the National Weather Service.A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 2:00 PM EDT. Stay informed and prepared for rapidly changing conditions. When to Check Back:Monitor weather.gov or thefranklinnewspost.com/weather for updates.This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data. Local Weather Get the daily forecast and severe weather alerts in your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Severe Thunderstorm Warning from MON 10:44 AM EDT until MON 11:30 AM EDT Severe Thunderstorms with Strong Winds Expected Until 11:30 AM EDT Severe Thunderstorm Warning from MON 7:59 AM EDT until MON 9:00 AM EDT Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds Expected Until 9 AM EDT Severe Thunderstorm Warning until MON 9:00 AM EDT Severe Thunderstorms with Damaging Winds and Flash Flooding Risk Until 9:00 AM EDT Watch Now: Related Video A1 Minute! March 13, 2026: Week in Virginia A1 Minute March 12, 2026: UVa Health creates new chief medical officer post A1 Minute March 12, 2026: UVa Health creates new chief medical officer post A1 Minute! March 12, 2026: Court of Champions; McAuliffe announces congressional campaign; Drive and dine for Women's Month A1 Minute! March 12, 2026: Court of Champions; McAuliffe announces congressional campaign; Drive and dine for Women's Month A1 Minute! March 11, 2026: UR faces Loyola Chicago; NCAA bubbles floating for VCU; VUU in D-II opening round A1 Minute! March 11, 2026: UR faces Loyola Chicago; NCAA bubbles floating for VCU; VUU in D-II opening round
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