Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Destructive Weather Advisory – Installation Update

March 15, 2026 9:04 P.M.

The base is closely monitoring the increasing potential for severe thunderstorms and possible tornado activity tomorrow afternoon. 

At this time, installation operations will continue as normal.

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School Operations: Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) schools will conduct a three-hour early release of students tomorrow.

Child Development Centers (CDCs): CDCs will maintain normal operating hours.

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Personnel are encouraged to coordinate with their chain of command if they require special accommodations related to the weather or school early release.

Please continue to monitor the national weather service and official installation communication channels for the latest information and updates. 

•  MCB Camp Lejeune: https://www.lejeune.marines.mil/
•  MCAS New River: https://www.newriver.marines.mil/
•  MCCS Lejeune-New River: https://lejeunenewriver.usmc-mccs.org/
•  Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune: https://camp-lejeune.tricare.mil/
•  National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City: https://www.weather.gov/mhx

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