Severe Weather AM Update 3-16-2026

March 16, 2026 at 08:55

Here is the latest update from the US National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC

The threat for severe thunderstorms continues today, March 16. This has the potential to be a significant severe weather event.

In addition, we have expanded the wind advisory further west for gusty south winds of up to 45-50 mph this afternoon to early evening.

Key Messages

• Enhanced (Level 3 of 5) risk of severe thunderstorms, with the risk increasing to Moderate (Level 4 of 5) risk further to the west.

• Damaging winds are the main concern, with a threat for a few tornadoes as well. Gusts in excess of 70 mph, and a few strong tornadoes (EF2+) are possible.

• Threat timing will be focused on this afternoon into early evening. The tornado threat will be highest Noon to 5 pm, with the wind risk peaking Noon to 10 pm.

This will be the last briefing, unless significant changes are made.