Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for North Central North Carolina and South Central Virginia

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Blacksburg, VA, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of north central North Carolina and south central/west central Virginia. The alert was issued following radar indication of severe weather moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• North Carolina: Stokes and Rockingham counties.
• Virginia: Bedford, Henry, Franklin, and eastern Patrick counties, northeastern Floyd County, and the City of Martinsville.

Specific locations impacted include Eden, Reidsville, Martinsville, Bedford, Rocky Mount, Wentworth, and Mayodan.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should prepare immediately for damaging winds and large hail. People located outside should move immediately to shelter inside a strong building. Once inside, stay away from windows to avoid potential injury from flying debris or shattered glass.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Radar indicates the potential for hail up to 0.75 inches in size.
• Storm Movement: As of 7:59 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were tracked along a line extending from near Callaway to near Critz to near Pinnacle, moving northeast at 40 mph.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 7:59 AM EDT on March 16, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 9:00 AM EDT.