This advisory provides general safety guidelines and state‑specific weather outlooks for the coming week. Conditions may change quickly. Drivers should always check local forecasts before driving and prioritize safety at all times.
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- Severe Weather Advisory Monday, March 16 through Sunday, March 22, 2026
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Severe Weather Advisory
Effective: Monday, March 16 through Sunday, March 22, 2026
Last updated: March 15, 2026
Overview
Wingz monitors weather conditions that may affect driver safety and trip reliability. This page has been updated with the latest weather impacts expected across our active markets for the week of Monday, March 16 through Sunday, March 22.
Please review the guidance for your state before driving. When severe weather is active, allow additional travel time, expect lower visibility, and use extra caution on highways, bridges, and rural roads.
Key update for this week
Monday is the most impactful day of the week.
The main hazards are:
Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind and tornado potential in Virginia
Strong to severe storms in Georgia and parts of Florida
Lingering severe storm risk early in Tennessee
Strong wind, cold air, and changing rain-to-snow conditions in Ohio
Post-storm wind and freeze impacts in Arkansas
National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center guidance indicates that damaging wind is the most widespread hazard, while tornado potential is highest in Virginia and remains possible in Georgia, Tennessee, and parts of Florida on Monday.
Georgia
🔗 Local forecast: https://www.weather.gov/atl
Monday, March 16
Severe weather remains a concern, especially through the morning and early afternoon in central and eastern parts of the state. NWS Atlanta warns of strong to severe thunderstorms, with damaging wind gusts over 70 mph and tornadoes among the primary threats. Conditions improve behind the front later in the day, but roads may remain wet, and winds will stay gusty.
Tuesday, March 17
A major cooldown follows the front. Freeze conditions are expected in many areas, especially Tuesday morning, and drivers should be alert for very cold starts and isolated slick spots early.
Wednesday, March 18
Cold morning conditions continue, with another freeze concern in parts of the state. Travel conditions improve as skies clear.
Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22
The rest of the week trends drier and warmer, with improving travel conditions statewide.
Driver note for Georgia: The severe threat is not just rain. Monday includes damaging wind and tornado potential, followed by a rapid drop in temperatures Monday night into Wednesday morning.
Florida
🔗 Local forecast: https://www.weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=mlb
Monday, March 16
Florida does need stronger severe weather language. NWS Jacksonville says scattered to numerous severe storms are possible Monday, with damaging wind gusts, isolated tornadoes, and hail as the main hazards in northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. NWS Tampa Bay also warns of strong or severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, with damaging wind, hail, and isolated tornadoes possible in parts of west-central Florida. Drivers should expect the highest risk in northern and parts of central Florida today.
Tuesday, March 17
Cooler and drier air arrives behind the front. North Florida sees a much calmer pattern, though inland cold conditions may become noticeable early.
Wednesday, March 18
Quiet weather continues with improved travel conditions.
Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22
The rest of the week looks more stable, with seasonable to warmer temperatures and no major statewide hazard signal at this time.
Driver note for Florida: Monday is not just a rain day. In parts of Florida, especially north and some central areas, there is real severe storm potential including isolated tornadoes.
Arkansas
🔗 Local forecast: https://www.weather.gov/lzk
Monday, March 16
Arkansas is now behind the main severe weather line. The state’s more significant severe storm and tornado setup was on Sunday, March 15. From Monday forward, the focus shifts to strong northerly wind, colder air, and freeze conditions. Some areas may also see light wintry precipitation early.
Tuesday, March 17
Cold morning temperatures remain a concern, especially for early travel. Conditions are calmer than at the start of the week.
Wednesday, March 18
A quick warm-up begins, with improving road conditions and no major severe weather signal at this time.
Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22
Warm and mostly quiet weather is expected through the rest of the week.
Driver note for Arkansas: Tornado risk was tied mainly to Sunday’s storm system. For the current Monday-to-Sunday advisory period, Arkansas will experience with post-frontal wind and freeze impacts.
Tennessee
🔗 Local forecast: https://www.weather.gov/mrx
Monday, March 16
The main severe weather window for Middle Tennessee was overnight into early Monday, but drivers may still deal with the aftermath today. NWS Nashville warned of damaging wind gusts in excess of 75 mph and embedded tornadoes with the overnight line of storms. Behind the front, much colder air moves in, with windy conditions and even some rain or snow showers in parts of the state.
Tuesday, March 17
Cold weather becomes the main issue. A hard freeze is expected in many areas, especially early Tuesday. Be cautious during first trips of the day.
Wednesday, March 18
Conditions improve, but some breezy and cool weather continues. Road conditions should be much better than earlier in the week.
Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22
A warmer and more stable weather pattern returns, with much better driving conditions through the end of the week.
Driver note for Tennessee: The biggest tornado and severe storm concern was late Sunday into early Monday, not later in the week. Monday and Tuesday are more about wind, colder temperatures, and freeze impacts.
Virginia
🔗 Local forecast: https://www.weather.gov/lwx
Monday, March 16
Highest concern day of the week. Virginia faces the strongest severe weather threat in our markets today. The National Weather Service briefings for Virginia warn that all severe hazards are possible, with damaging wind and the potential for strong tornadoes as the primary threats. Risk is highest along and east of the Blue Ridge, including the Piedmont. Travel conditions may deteriorate quickly this afternoon and evening.
Tuesday, March 17
The storm moves out, but much colder air moves in. Expect a sharp temperature drop, breezy conditions, and a colder morning. Drivers should still watch for debris, isolated outages, and leftover impacts from Monday’s storms.
Wednesday, March 18
Cold conditions continue. Roads should improve, but early morning travel may still be affected in some areas by lingering cleanup and low temperatures.
Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22
A quieter stretch is expected with improving conditions and a gradual warm-up later in the week.
Driver note for Virginia: Be especially cautious Monday afternoon and evening. Have a way to receive tornado warnings before heading out.
Ohio
🔗 Local forecast: https://www.weather.gov/iln
Monday, March 16
Ohio faces a windy and colder start to the week. Rain early may change to snow showers later in the day, especially as colder air wraps in behind the front. Some southern and central counties were under overnight severe weather alerts, but for most drivers Monday’s bigger concern is strong wind, reduced visibility, and slick travel as temperatures fall.
Tuesday, March 17
Very cold conditions continue, with low clouds and winter-like travel impacts possible during morning hours. Use caution on bridges, ramps, and untreated roads.
Wednesday, March 18
Clouds remain with a chance of additional light snow in some areas. While widespread severe weather is not expected, cold-weather driving risks remain.
Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22
Gradual improvement returns later in the week, with a milder pattern and fewer travel hazards.
Driver note for Ohio: This week’s issue is mainly wind, cold, and occasional snow or slick roads, not a prolonged tornado threat.
🌪️ General Information & Guidelines
Severe weather may impact your ability to safely complete trips.
If conditions feel unsafe at any point, please contact Wingz Support to discuss options. Wingz will coordinate with the client to request cancellation of the trip when safety concerns are present.
⚠️ NOTE: Any accident with a member in the vehicle results in deactivation.
When road conditions are not optimal due to snow, ice, rain, or reduced visibility:
- Reduce driving speed and avoid sudden braking or sharp turns
- Increase following distance more than usual
- Allow additional buffer time to account for traffic delays, road treatments, or detours
- Use extra caution on bridges, overpasses, ramps, shaded roads, and less-traveled routes
Additional important reminders:
- If you believe you can safely transport a member to an appointment but may not be able to complete the return trip, please contact Wingz Support as soon as possible. Wingz will work with the client to request cancellation so the member is not stranded at an appointment.
- If roads close in your area, please notify Wingz Support so we can coordinate trip cancellations. We may not be aware of local road closures unless you tell us.
- If local authorities advise against travel, please follow their guidance and inform Wingz Support. Above all, prioritize what is safe and keep us informed.
🚧 If Road Conditions Are Unsafe
Do not proceed. Contact Wingz Support immediately using the “Contact Support” option in your app.
Follow all local authority travel advisories. Your safety is the top priority.'
Trips impacted by unsafe weather will not result in transfer fees.
📞 Member Communication & Trip Confirmation
Confirm appointments early. Contact members or their facility to check for possible closures or reschedules.
Use the Member Confirmation feature in the app to log your outreach attempts if you can’t reach the member.
Let us know right away if an appointment has been canceled or changed.
🛑 If You Cannot Complete a Trip
Contact Wingz Support immediately. We will handle the cancellation and notify all necessary parties.
Wait for confirmation. If the trip still appears on your manifest, it has not been canceled or modified.
Report road closures. We may not be aware of them unless you notify us, and we will cancel affected trips accordingly.
🏥 Facility or Member-Related Issues
Facility closed? Let us know as soon as possible so we can cancel future trips to that location.
Member cancels? Report it to Support right away.
Only able to complete part of a trip? Tell us in advance so we can notify the client and prevent the member from being stranded.
📢 Important Reminders
Enable severe weather alerts on your phone and monitor weather.gov for up-to-date forecasts.
Support dialysis patients. Let us know if you're available to help with rescheduled dialysis trips. We appreciate your flexibility.