Richmond, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Extreme Western Allegany; Western Highland; Western Mineral |
| Effective: | 2026-02-05 @ 12:17 pm -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-02-05 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-05 @ 12:17 pm |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 1:17PM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
...NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED LATE FRIDAY NIGHT 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 Friday 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...From 1 PM Friday to 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 Friday 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. Wind chills will fall below zero Friday night with values as low as 20 to 30 degrees below zero from Saturday morning through Sunday morning. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur in these conditions in less than 30 minutes. |
| Alert: | Extreme Cold Warning |
| Area(s): | Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge |
| Effective: | 2026-02-05 @ 12:07 pm -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-05 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-05 @ 12:07 pm |
| Headline: | Extreme Cold Warning issued February 5 at 1:07PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could 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: | Extreme Cold Watch |
| Area(s): | District of Columbia; Washington; Frederick; Carroll; Northern Baltimore; Cecil; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; Northwest Harford; Southeast Harford; Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Frederick; Page; Warren; Clarke; Rappahannock; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Northern Fauquier; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park; Hampshire; Morgan; Berkeley; Jefferson; Hardy |
| Effective: | 2026-02-05 @ 12:07 pm -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-05 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Extreme |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-05 @ 12:07 pm |
| Headline: | Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:07PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 0 to 10 degrees below zero possible east of the Blue Ridge, and as low as 15 degrees below zero west of the Blue Ridge. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 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 will remain at or below zero during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold temperatures. |
| Alert: | Extreme Cold Warning |
| Area(s): | Extreme Western Allegany; Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Western Highland; Western Grant; Western Mineral; Western Pendleton |
| Effective: | 2026-02-05 @ 12:07 pm -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-05 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-05 @ 12:07 pm |
| Headline: | Extreme Cold Warning issued February 5 at 1:07PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could 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: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | Extreme Western Allegany; Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Western Highland; Western Grant; Western Mineral; Western Pendleton |
| Effective: | 2026-02-05 @ 12:07 pm -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-05 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-05 @ 12:07 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Watch issued February 5 at 1:07PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could 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: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | Central and Eastern Allegany; Eastern Highland; Eastern Grant; Eastern Mineral; Eastern Pendleton |
| Effective: | 2026-02-05 @ 12:07 pm -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-05 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-05 @ 12:07 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Watch issued February 5 at 1:07PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 degrees below zero possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, and Eastern Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 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: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge |
| Effective: | 2026-02-05 @ 12:07 pm -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 12:00 am -> 2026-02-05 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-05 @ 12:07 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Watch issued February 5 at 1:07PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could 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: | Extreme Cold Watch |
| Area(s): | Central and Eastern Allegany; Eastern Highland; Eastern Grant; Eastern Mineral; Eastern Pendleton |
| Effective: | 2026-02-05 @ 12:07 pm -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 3:00 am -> 2026-02-05 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Extreme |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-02-05 @ 12:07 pm |
| Headline: | Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:07PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 degrees below zero possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, and Eastern Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 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: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Scott; Campbell; Claiborne; Hancock; Hawkins; Sullivan; Johnson; Morgan; Anderson; Union; Grainger; Hamblen; Northwest Cocke; Cocke Smoky Mountains; Northwest Greene; Southeast Greene; Washington; Unicoi; Northwest Carter; Southeast Carter; Roane; Loudon; Knox; Jefferson; NW Blount; Blount Smoky Mountains; North Sevier; Sevier Smoky Mountains; Southeast Monroe; Lee; Wise; Scott; Russell; Washington |
| Effective: | 2026-02-05 @ 12:06 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-05 @ 12:06 pm -> 2026-02-06 @ 1:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Morristown TN on 2026-02-05 @ 12:06 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued February 5 at 1:06PM EST by NWS Morristown TN |
| Description: |
Cold temperatures tonight will continue to cause slick travel conditions through at least Friday morning. Icy spots on roads will likely persist in many locations due to residual moisture on roads that will freeze as temperature fall into the 20s. Be prepared for slick spots, especially on untreated secondary roadways and overpasses. Use caution if traveling tonight and Friday morning. |
| Alert: | Extreme Cold Watch |
| Area(s): | Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-02-05 @ 12:03 pm -> 2026-02-08 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 5:00 pm -> 2026-02-05 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Extreme |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-05 @ 12:03 pm |
| Headline: | Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:03PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could 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. |
| Alert: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton |
| Effective: | 2026-02-05 @ 12:03 pm -> 2026-02-07 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-07 @ 9:00 am -> 2026-02-05 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Wakefield VA on 2026-02-05 @ 12:03 pm |
| Headline: | High Wind Watch issued February 5 at 1:03PM EST until February 7 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could 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. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Surry; Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Yadkin; Patrick; Franklin; Henry; Pittsylvania; Halifax |
| Effective: | 2026-02-05 @ 11:48 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-05 @ 11:48 am -> 2026-02-05 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-05 @ 11:48 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued February 5 at 12:48PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
Temperatures above freezing will melt the snow from the past day. This water will refreeze tonight into black ice as temperatures drop into the 20s. Those traveling should be aware of potential slick spots. |
| Alert: | High Wind Watch |
| Area(s): | Ashe; Alleghany; Surry; Watauga; Wilkes; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst |
| Effective: | 2026-02-05 @ 11:41 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-02-05 @ 7:45 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-05 @ 11:41 am |
| Headline: | High Wind Watch issued February 5 at 12:41PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Ashe; Watauga; Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Grayson; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Mercer; Summers; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier |
| Effective: | 2026-02-05 @ 11:40 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-02-05 @ 7:45 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-02-05 @ 11:40 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 12:40PM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 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: | 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: | 2026-02-05 @ 11:39 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 9:00 am -> 2026-02-05 @ 7:45 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Charleston WV on 2026-02-05 @ 11:39 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 12:39PM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. |
| 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: | 2026-02-05 @ 11:32 am -> 2026-02-07 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-02-06 @ 12:00 pm -> 2026-02-05 @ 8:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Morristown TN on 2026-02-05 @ 11:32 am |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 12:32PM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 4 inches for elevations at or above 2500 feet, with over 4 inches possible on the highest mountain peaks. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. |