Note: The Tornado Warning has expired for the DC region. The previous warning issuances before the expiration are below.
A Tornado Warning is in effect to 10 pm Monday, March 16, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: central Calvert.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Tornado Warning for…
Central Calvert County in southern Maryland…
Until 1000 PM EDT.
At 949 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Breezy Point, moving northeast at 75 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Calvert County, including the following locations…
Huntingtown and Dares Beach.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
A Tornado Warning is in effect to 12:15 pm Monday, March 16, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: north central Carroll, northeastern Frederick.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Tornado Warning for…
North central Carroll County in north central Maryland…
Northeastern Frederick County in north central Maryland…
Until 1215 PM EDT.
At 1200 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles south of Taneytown, or 8 miles west of Westminster, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near…
Westminster around 1205 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Wagners Mill, Linwood, New Windsor, Union Bridge, and Uniontown.
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.
A Tornado Warning is in effect to 12:15 pm Monday, March 16, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: south central Carroll, northwestern Howard.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Tornado Warning for…
South central Carroll County in north central Maryland…
Northwestern Howard County in central Maryland…
Until 1215 PM EDT.
At 1159 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Mount Airy, or 7 miles northeast of Damascus, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near…
Eldersburg and Sykesville around 1205 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Woodbine, Poplar Springs, Lisbon, Gaither, and Watersville.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
A Tornado Warning is in effect to 12 pm Monday, March 16, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: west central Carroll, east central Frederick.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Tornado Warning for…
West central Carroll County in north central Maryland…
East central Frederick County in north central Maryland…
Until noon EDT.
At 1146 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Linganore-Bartonsville, or near Frederick, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of west central Carroll and east central Frederick Counties in North central Maryland, including the following locations… Linwood, Union Bridge, New Windsor, Marston, Keymar, Libertytown, and Unionville.
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.
A Tornado Warning is in effect to 12 pm Monday, March 16, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: north central Montgomery.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Tornado Warning for…
North central Montgomery County in central Maryland…
Until noon EDT.
At 1140 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Boyds, or over Germantown, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near…
Germantown and Damascus around 1145 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Clarksburg.
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.
A Tornado Warning is in effect to 11:45 am Monday, March 16, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: west central Montgomery.
VIRGINIA: eastern Loudoun.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Tornado Warning for…
West central Montgomery County in central Maryland…
Eastern Loudoun County in northern Virginia…
Until 1145 AM EDT.
At 1129 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Poolesville, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near…
Germantown, Poolesville, and Boyds around 1135 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Dawsonville.
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.
A Tornado Warning is in effect to 11:30 am Monday, March 16, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: southeastern Loudoun, north central Fauquier, northwestern Prince William.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Tornado Warning for…
Southeastern Loudoun County in northern Virginia…
North central Fauquier County in northern Virginia…
Northwestern Prince William County in northern Virginia…
Until 1130 AM EDT.
At 1057 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near The Plains, or near Warrenton, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near…
South Riding and Arcola around 1105 AM EDT.
Broadlands, Brambleton, Ashburn, and Oatlands around 1110 AM EDT.
Leesburg and Sterling around 1115 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Gleedsville, Aldie, Meadowville, Halfway, Woolsey, Broad Run, Belmont, and Sterling Park.
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.
A Tornado Warning is in effect to 11 am Monday, March 16, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: eastern Rappahannock, northwestern Fauquier, northwestern Culpeper.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Tornado Warning for…
Eastern Rappahannock County in northwestern Virginia…
Northwestern Fauquier County in northern Virginia…
Northwestern Culpeper County in northern Virginia…
Until 1100 AM EDT.
At 1033 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles east of Sperryville, or 12 miles northwest of Culpeper, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…For those in the direct path of a tornado touchdown, flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Damage to roofs, siding, and windows may occur. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near…
Hume around 1040 AM EDT.
The Plains and Delaplane around 1050 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Castleton, Viewtown, Hackleys Crossroads, Marshall, Amissville, Cresthill, Rectortown, Orlean, Five Forks, and Meadowville.
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.