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Eastern US On Alert For Tornadoes, High Winds

March 16, 2026

The mid-Atlantic is under a level 4 out of 5 severe risk today and this includes Washington, Richmond and Raleigh. Damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes will be possible. There is potential for strong and long track tornadoes, so please have multiple ways to receive warnings and stay weather aware today. The overall severe threat stretches from New York to Florida, so expect widespread travel impacts. Here’s your latest hour-by-hour forecast.