Richmond, Virginia

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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.