March 16, 2026... Public Weather Outlook - SC/NC/VA to MD
PUBLIC SEVERE WEATHER OUTLOOK DaleSamsWX/COR:NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 10:45 AM,Monday,March 16,2026 OUTLOOK DISCUSSION: Intense to widespread severe storms is likely across Carolinas to southern MD with destructive damaging winds up to 80mph, a few strong EF2+ tornadoes and very large hail (2"+) diameter Monday afternoon and evening. THE AREAS MOST LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE THIS ACTIVITY INCLUDE: Carolinas Northern Virginia Southern Maryland Further Discussion: P refrontal storms could produce a couple strong EF2+ tornadoes over next few hours before main hazards transition to damaging winds and large hail. Resourceful Weather Links: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ x.com/dalesamswx DaleSamsWX PWO SAFETY INFORMATION: STATE AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGERS ARE MONITORING THIS POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THOSE IN THE THREATENED AREA ARE URGED TO REVIEW SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY RULES AND TO LISTEN TO RADIO...TELEVISION...AND NOAA WEATHER RADIO FOR POSSIBLE WATCHES...