Richmond, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Lee; Wise; Russell |
| Effective: | 2026-01-15 @ 5:08 am |
| Onset: | 2026-01-15 @ 5:08 am -> 2026-01-15 @ 8:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Morristown TN on 2026-01-15 @ 5:08 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued January 15 at 6:08AM EST by NWS Morristown TN |
| Description: |
The combination of a few lingering snow showers and well below freezing temperatures will allow for black ice and slippery spots on untreated roadways this morning. Roadways above 2,000 feet will be most prone to have issues. The morning commute could be affected. Drive with caution. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Alleghany; Carroll; Floyd |
| Effective: | 2026-01-15 @ 2:15 am -> 2026-01-15 @ 10:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-01-15 @ 2:15 am -> 2026-01-15 @ 10:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-01-15 @ 2:15 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued January 15 at 3:15AM EST until January 15 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Alleghany NC County. In Virginia, Carroll and Floyd Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...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): | Ashe; Watauga; Grayson |
| Effective: | 2026-01-15 @ 2:15 am -> 2026-01-15 @ 10:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-01-15 @ 2:15 am -> 2026-01-15 @ 2:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-01-15 @ 2:15 am |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued January 15 at 3:15AM EST until January 15 at 11:00AM 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 12 below expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson County. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM EST this 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 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | Cold Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Ashe; Watauga; Grayson |
| Effective: | 2026-01-15 @ 2:15 am -> 2026-01-16 @ 6:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-01-15 @ 2:15 am -> 2026-01-15 @ 2:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-01-15 @ 2:15 am |
| Headline: | Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 3:15AM EST until January 16 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 12 below expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson County. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Friday. For the Wind Advisory, until 11 AM EST this 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 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; 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; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas |
| Effective: | 2026-01-15 @ 1:49 am |
| Onset: | 2026-01-15 @ 1:49 am -> 2026-01-15 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Charleston WV on 2026-01-15 @ 1:49 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued January 15 at 2:49AM EST by NWS Charleston WV |
| Description: |
Snow showers are expected area wide through the morning. Generally light accumulations are anticipated, however, with the falling temperatures, slick conditions will be possible on untreated roadways. In addition, heavier bands of snow, and gusty winds at times could produce sudden visibility reductions. Those traveling should be prepared for the potential of reduced visibility and slick conditions in spots. These conditions may persist through the morning commute. Please allow extra time to reach your destination if traveling. |