Richmond, Virginia

Regional Weather Alerts


     

Alert: Frost Advisory
Area(s): Lawrence; Dickenson; Buchanan; Wayne; Lincoln; Mingo; Logan; McDowell
Effective: 2026-04-20 @ 3:36 am -> 2026-04-21 @ 8:00 am
Onset: 2026-04-20 @ 10:00 pm -> 2026-04-20 @ 12:00 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Charleston WV on 2026-04-20 @ 3:36 am
Headline: Frost Advisory issued April 20 at 4:36AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Description: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...In Kentucky, Lawrence County. In Virginia, Buchanan and
Dickenson Counties. In West Virginia, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell,
Mingo, and Wayne Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Alert: Frost Advisory
Area(s): Northampton; Hertford; Gates; Bertie; Richmond; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Greensville; Sussex; Surry; James City; Southampton; Chesapeake; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Eastern Henrico; Eastern King William; Eastern King and Queen; Eastern Essex; Isle of Wight; Suffolk
Effective: 2026-04-20 @ 1:47 am -> 2026-04-21 @ 8:00 am
Onset: 2026-04-21 @ 1:00 am -> 2026-04-20 @ 7:00 pm
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-04-20 @ 1:47 am
Headline: Frost Advisory issued April 20 at 2:47AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and central, east
central, south central, and southeast Virginia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Alert: Freeze Warning
Area(s): Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Fluvanna; Prince Edward; Cumberland; Goochland; Caroline; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Westmoreland; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Western King William; Western King and Queen; Western Essex
Effective: 2026-04-20 @ 1:47 am -> 2026-04-21 @ 8:00 am
Onset: 2026-04-21 @ 1:00 am -> 2026-04-20 @ 7:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-04-20 @ 1:47 am
Headline: Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:47AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Description: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
north central, and south central Virginia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

Alert: Special Weather Statement
Area(s): Augusta; Rockingham; Page; Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Stafford; Spotsylvania; King George; Southern Fauquier; Western Highland; Eastern Highland; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge
Effective: 2026-04-20 @ 12:00 am
Onset: 2026-04-20 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-04-20 @ 6:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-04-20 @ 12:00 am
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Description: The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 10 to 12 percent
relative humidities around 20 to 25 percent, and frequent wind
gusts around 20 to 25 mph will lead to an increased risk for the
rapid spread of wildfires today. Even with some light rainfall
yesterday, there was adequate sun and gusty winds this afternoon
to rapidly dry fuels.

Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette
butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate
containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any
equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry
grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could
easily ignite and spread fire quickly.

Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about
wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and
education, please visit your state forestry or environmental
protection website.

For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov

Alert: Special Weather Statement
Area(s): Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte
Effective: 2026-04-19 @ 11:22 pm
Onset: 2026-04-19 @ 11:22 pm -> 2026-04-20 @ 9:00 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-04-19 @ 11:22 pm
Headline: Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Description: The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30
percent range, dry fuels, and gusty winds will result in an
increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across Virginia
through this evening.

Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any
potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and
matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any
dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to
spread quickly.

Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited
before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th.

Alert: Freeze Warning
Area(s): Ashe; Alleghany; Watauga; Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte
Effective: 2026-04-19 @ 11:15 pm -> 2026-04-21 @ 8:00 am
Onset: 2026-04-20 @ 11:00 pm -> 2026-04-20 @ 1:00 pm
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-04-19 @ 11:15 pm
Headline: Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 12:15AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Description: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and central, south
central, southwest, and west central Virginia.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation.

Alert: Freeze Warning
Area(s): Washington; Frederick; Carroll; Northern Baltimore; Cecil; Northwest Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Northwest Harford; Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Frederick; Page; Warren; Clarke; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Northwest Prince William; Morgan; Berkeley; Jefferson
Effective: 2026-04-19 @ 10:35 pm -> 2026-04-21 @ 9:00 am
Onset: 2026-04-21 @ 1:00 am -> 2026-04-20 @ 6:45 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-04-19 @ 10:35 pm
Headline: Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 11:35PM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Description: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 30 degrees
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and
northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western
Virginia, and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

Alert: Freeze Warning
Area(s): District of Columbia; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Charles; St. Marys; Calvert; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Central and Southeast Howard; Southeast Harford; Nelson; Albemarle; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Stafford; Spotsylvania; King George; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park
Effective: 2026-04-19 @ 10:35 pm -> 2026-04-21 @ 9:00 am
Onset: 2026-04-21 @ 1:00 am -> 2026-04-20 @ 6:45 am
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-04-19 @ 10:35 pm
Headline: Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 11:35PM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Description: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected, especially
in outlying areas away from larger bodies of water.

* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northern, and southern Maryland,
and central and northern Virginia.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.