Tornado Warning — Warned Area, VA — Mar 16, 2026

NWS LWX · ETN 5 · National Weather Service warning

Radar-indicated position & projected track

Event Summary

The National Weather Service office LWX issued a tornado warning at 14:57 UTC on Mar 16, 2026. The warning was in effect for 20 minutes, ending at Mar 16, 2026 15:17 UTC. At the last radar check, the storm was located near 38.80, -77.80, moving northeast at about 56 mph.

Timeline

Issued: Mar 16, 2026 14:57 UTC
Last updated: Apr 15, 2026 18:59 UTC
Ended: Mar 16, 2026 15:17 UTC

Counties Affected

Fauquier, VA Loudoun, VA Prince William, VA

Towns in the Path

Sterling, VA Ashburn, VA

Storm Reports

No tornado reports have been filed for this warning yet — SPC reports typically arrive within hours; this page updates automatically.