Virginia Beach, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Cold Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Norfolk/Portsmouth; Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 5:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 7 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 below possible. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 3 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Norfolk/Portsmouth; Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 8:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 below possible. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 3 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Fluvanna; Cumberland; Goochland; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 8:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Amelia, Cumberland, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, Powhatan, Western Louisa, and Nottoway Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Middlesex; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 8:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Eastern King and Queen, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King and Queen, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 4 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Caroline; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 8:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and south central Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 3 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Prince Edward; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Brunswick |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 8:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Prince Edward, Brunswick, Lunenburg, and Mecklenburg Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 8:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Greensville; Sussex |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 8:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 3 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Greensville and Sussex Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 3 above could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Northampton; Hertford; Gates; Pasquotank; Camden; Western Currituck; Chowan; Perquimans; Eastern Currituck; Gloucester; Mathews; Surry; James City; Southampton; Isle of Wight; Suffolk; Chesapeake; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 8:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 7:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | Cold Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Northampton; Hertford; Gates; Pasquotank; Camden; Western Currituck; Chowan; Perquimans; Eastern Currituck; Gloucester; Mathews; Surry; James City; Southampton; Isle of Wight; Suffolk; Chesapeake; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 5:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 7 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | Extreme Cold Watch |
| Area(s): | Norfolk/Portsmouth; Virginia Beach |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 9:00 pm -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Extreme |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | Extreme Cold Watch issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 below possible. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 3 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | Cold Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Fluvanna; Cumberland; Goochland; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 5:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Amelia, Cumberland, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Goochland, Powhatan, Western Louisa, and Nottoway Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | Extreme Cold Warning |
| Area(s): | Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 5:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | Extreme Cold Watch |
| Area(s): | Northampton; Hertford; Gates; Pasquotank; Camden; Western Currituck; Chowan; Perquimans; Eastern Currituck; Gloucester; Mathews; Surry; James City; Southampton; Isle of Wight; Suffolk; Chesapeake; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 9:00 pm -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Extreme |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | Extreme Cold Watch issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | Cold Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Middlesex; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 5:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Eastern King and Queen, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King and Queen, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 4 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | Cold Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Caroline; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 5:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and south central Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 3 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | Cold Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Greensville; Sussex |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 5:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:58 am |
| Headline: | Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:58PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 3 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Greensville and Sussex Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 3 above could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Ashe; Watauga; Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Grayson; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Mercer; Summers; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:57 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:57 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:57PM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. |
| Alert: | Cold Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Ashe; Alleghany; Watauga; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am |
| Headline: | Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:54PM EST until February 8 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest and west central Virginia. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | Cold Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am |
| Headline: | Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:54PM EST until February 8 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Amherst, Bedford, Patrick, and Franklin Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | Extreme Cold Warning |
| Area(s): | Bath |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am |
| Headline: | Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 12:54PM EST until February 8 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 16 below expected. * WHERE...Bath County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. |
| Alert: | Cold Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Mercer; Summers; Monroe |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am |
| Headline: | Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:54PM EST until February 8 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Bland, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Monroe, and Summers Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Ashe; Alleghany; Watauga; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 12:54PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest and west central Virginia. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Mercer; Summers; Monroe |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 12:54PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Bland, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Smyth, Tazewell, and Wythe Counties. In West Virginia, Mercer, Monroe, and Summers Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Bath |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 12:54PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 16 below expected. * WHERE...Bath County. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 12:54PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Amherst, Bedford, Patrick, and Franklin Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Surry; Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Wilkes; Yadkin; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-06 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-06 @ 11:54 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 12:54PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central and south central Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | District of Columbia; Northern Baltimore; Cecil; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Calvert; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; Northwest Harford; Southeast Harford; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Northern Fauquier; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills around or lower than 10 degrees below zero expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills are expected to remain below zero for at least 24 hours beginning Saturday morning and continuing through late Sunday morning. Being outdoors for a prolonged period of time will be life-threatening. |
| Alert: | Cold Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Culpeper; Stafford; King George; Southern Fauquier |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am |
| Headline: | Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 8 degrees below zero expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Greene, King George, Nelson, Culpeper, Southern Fauquier, Stafford, Madison, and Rappahannock Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold temperatures. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Extreme Western Allegany; Eastern Garrett; Western Highland; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Western Grant; Western Mineral; Western Pendleton |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:00 pm -> 2026-02-06 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 7 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 40 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause hypothermia and frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. |
| Alert: | Extreme Cold Warning |
| Area(s): | Extreme Western Allegany; Eastern Garrett; Western Highland; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Western Grant; Western Mineral; Western Pendleton |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am |
| Headline: | Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 40 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause hypothermia and frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. |
| Alert: | Extreme Cold Warning |
| Area(s): | Eastern Highland; Eastern Pendleton |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am |
| Headline: | Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 degrees below zero expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. |
| Alert: | Cold Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Washington; Frederick; Carroll; Central and Eastern Allegany; Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Frederick; Page; Warren; Clarke; Hampshire; Morgan; Berkeley; Jefferson; Hardy; Eastern Grant; Eastern Mineral |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am |
| Headline: | Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold temperatures. |
| Alert: | Extreme Cold Warning |
| Area(s): | District of Columbia; Northern Baltimore; Cecil; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Calvert; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; Northwest Harford; Southeast Harford; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Northern Fauquier; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am |
| Headline: | Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills around or lower than 10 degrees below zero expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills are expected to remain below zero for at least 24 hours beginning Saturday morning and continuing through late Sunday morning. Being outdoors for a prolonged period of time will be life-threatening. |
| Alert: | Cold Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Orange; Spotsylvania |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am |
| Headline: | Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 3 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Orange and Spotsylvania Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold temperatures. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Washington; Frederick; Carroll; Central and Eastern Allegany; Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Frederick; Page; Warren; Clarke; Hampshire; Morgan; Berkeley; Jefferson; Hardy; Eastern Grant; Eastern Mineral |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold temperatures. |
| Alert: | High Wind Warning |
| Area(s): | Eastern Highland; Eastern Pendleton |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 degrees below zero expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Orange; Spotsylvania |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 3 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Orange and Spotsylvania Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold temperatures. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Culpeper; Stafford; King George; Southern Fauquier |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-06 @ 11:51 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 8 degrees below zero expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Greene, King George, Nelson, Culpeper, Southern Fauquier, Stafford, Madison, and Rappahannock Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold temperatures. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Johnson; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Southeast Greene; Unicoi; Southeast Carter; Blount Smoky Mountains; Sevier Smoky Mountains; Wise; Russell; Washington |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:36 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-02-07 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Morristown TN on 2026-02-06 @ 11:36 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:36PM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches for elevations at or above 2500 feet, with 6 to 8 inches possible on the highest mountain peaks, generally above 5000 feet. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee mountains and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. |
| Alert: | Cold Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Russell; Washington |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:34 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 12:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 12:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Morristown TN on 2026-02-06 @ 11:34 am |
| Headline: | Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:34PM EST until February 7 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...Russell and Washington VA Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Extreme Western Allegany; Western Highland; Western Mineral |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 11:05 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-02-06 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-06 @ 11:05 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:05PM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
...NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY... .A strong Arctic front will deliver heavy upslope snow showers and squalls, strong winds, and dangerously cold wind chills to the Alleghenies late tonight into the Saturday. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph will result in blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of heavy snow are likely at times this afternoon into Saturday morning, with snow squalls possible during this time. Blowing and drifting snow, along with heavy falling snow, could result in very low visibility. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Dickenson; Buchanan; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Mingo; Logan; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Taylor; McDowell; Wyoming; Southeast Pocahontas |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 9:44 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 9:44 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 7:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Charleston WV on 2026-02-06 @ 9:44 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 10:44AM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Washington; Central and Eastern Allegany; Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Frederick; Page; Warren; Clarke; Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Eastern Highland; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Hampshire; Morgan; Berkeley; Jefferson; Hardy; Eastern Grant; Eastern Mineral; Eastern Pendleton |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 8:23 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 8:23 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 2:30 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-06 @ 8:23 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued February 6 at 9:23AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Light snow likely. Total snow accumulations up to 1 inch, with locally higher amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible along the ridges. * WHERE...Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, eastern West Virginia, western Maryland and central Virginia. * WHEN...From 12 PM this afternoon to 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions this afternoon and evening. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | District of Columbia; Frederick; Carroll; Northern Baltimore; Cecil; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Charles; St. Marys; Calvert; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; Northwest Harford; Southeast Harford; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Stafford; Spotsylvania; King George; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park |
| Effective: | 2026-02-06 @ 8:22 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 8:22 am -> 2026-02-06 @ 2:30 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-06 @ 8:22 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued February 6 at 9:22AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
There is a potential for hazardous commuting conditions for this afternoon and evening's commute. A period of light snow is LIKELY (a 60 percent chance) during this time. The best chance for snow will be between 1 PM and 7 PM with a coating to an inch of snow accumulation likely. If this threat does materialize, any untreated roads could quickly turn snow covered and slippery. This could lead to hazardous traveling conditions. If commuting this afternoon and evening, be aware of the POSSIBILITY of significant travel disruptions. Plan ahead by allowing for extra travel time, and consider using public transportation and telework options. Stay tuned for updates on this potential winter weather episode. |