Richmond, Virginia
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Freeze Warning |
| Area(s): | Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Dickenson; Buchanan; Wayne; Lincoln; Mingo; Logan; Boone; McDowell; Wyoming |
| Effective: | 2026-03-28 @ 12:08 pm -> 2026-03-29 @ 9:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-03-28 @ 11:00 pm -> 2026-03-28 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Charleston WV on 2026-03-28 @ 12:08 pm |
| Headline: | Freeze Warning issued March 28 at 1:08PM EDT until March 29 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and southern and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lowest temperatures will be across the typical valley cold spots. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Ashe; Alleghany; Surry; Stokes; Rockingham; Caswell; Watauga; Wilkes; Yadkin; Smyth; Wythe; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Franklin |
| Effective: | 2026-03-28 @ 6:55 am |
| Onset: | 2026-03-28 @ 6:55 am -> 2026-03-28 @ 6:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Blacksburg VA on 2026-03-28 @ 6:55 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 7:55AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA |
| Description: |
The combination of dry fine fuels, relative humidities between 15 and 25 percent, and northwest winds gusting up to 25 mph will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires during Saturday afternoon. Everyone is 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. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | District of Columbia; Cecil; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Charles; Calvert; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; Southeast Harford; Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Page; Warren; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Culpeper; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Stafford; King George; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park |
| Effective: | 2026-03-28 @ 4:11 am |
| Onset: | 2026-03-28 @ 4:11 am -> 2026-03-28 @ 5:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC on 2026-03-28 @ 4:11 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued March 28 at 5:11AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Description: |
The combination of drying fine fuels despite recent light rainfall, relative humidities around 15 to 25 percent, and northwest wind gusts around 20 to 30 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. The poorest conditions are expected between about 10 AM this morning and 4 PM this afternoon. 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 Maryland, visit dnr.maryland.gov For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov |