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Home Return to list Extreme Cold Watch 0002 Issued by the Wakefield Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-05 11:56:18 074 WWUS71 KAKQ 051756 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1256 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 MDZ021>025-VAZ099-100-060300- /O.NEW.KAKQ.EC.A.0002.260207T2300Z-260208T1500Z/ Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches- Accomack-Northampton- 1256 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...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...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators inside. && $$ NB Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 12:03:48 392 WWUS71 KAKQ 051803 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 103 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 MDZ021>025-VAZ099-100-060300- /O.NEW.KAKQ.HW.A.0001.260207T1500Z-260208T0300Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.EC.A.0002.260207T2300Z-260208T1500Z/ Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches- Accomack-Northampton- 103 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. && $$ NB Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 21:58:01 648 WWUS71 KAKQ 060357 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 1057 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 MDZ021>025-VAZ099-100-061200- /O.CON.KAKQ.HW.A.0001.260207T1500Z-260208T0300Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.EC.A.0002.260207T2300Z-260208T1500Z/ Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches- Accomack-Northampton- 1057 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators inside. && $$ Zimmerman Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-06 01:24:36 041 WWUS71 KAKQ 060723 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 223 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 MDZ021>025-061530- /O.UPG.KAKQ.EC.A.0002.260207T2300Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.EC.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.HW.A.0001.260207T1500Z-260208T0300Z/ Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches- 223 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. && $$ VAZ099-100-061530- /O.UPG.KAKQ.EC.A.0002.260207T2300Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.EC.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.HW.A.0001.260207T1500Z-260208T0300Z/ Accomack-Northampton- 223 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * 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 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. && $$ NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ084-086-089-090-092-093-095>098-523>525- 061530- /O.NEW.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.EC.A.0003.260208T0300Z-260208T1500Z/ Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck- Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Gloucester-Mathews- Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth- Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-York-Newport News- Hampton/Poquoson- 223 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 2 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ VAZ048-061-062-064-067>069-080>083-509>518-061530- /O.NEW.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Fluvanna-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan- Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)- Charles City-New Kent-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-Western King William-Eastern King William- 223 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 3 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and south central Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 3 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ VAZ075>078-085-519>522-061530- /O.NEW.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-Western King and Queen-Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex- 223 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Eastern King and Queen, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King and Queen, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 4 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ VAZ087-088-061530- /O.NEW.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Greensville-Sussex- 223 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. * WHERE...Greensville and Sussex Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 0 could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ RMM Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-06 01:24:36 041 WWUS71 KAKQ 060723 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 223 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 MDZ021>025-061530- /O.UPG.KAKQ.EC.A.0002.260207T2300Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.EC.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.HW.A.0001.260207T1500Z-260208T0300Z/ Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches- 223 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. && $$ VAZ099-100-061530- /O.UPG.KAKQ.EC.A.0002.260207T2300Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.EC.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.HW.A.0001.260207T1500Z-260208T0300Z/ Accomack-Northampton- 223 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * 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 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. && $$ NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ084-086-089-090-092-093-095>098-523>525- 061530- /O.NEW.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.EC.A.0003.260208T0300Z-260208T1500Z/ Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck- Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Gloucester-Mathews- Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth- Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-York-Newport News- Hampton/Poquoson- 223 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 2 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ VAZ048-061-062-064-067>069-080>083-509>518-061530- /O.NEW.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Fluvanna-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan- Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)- Charles City-New Kent-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-Western King William-Eastern King William- 223 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 3 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and south central Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 3 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ VAZ075>078-085-519>522-061530- /O.NEW.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-Western King and Queen-Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex- 223 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Eastern King and Queen, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King and Queen, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 4 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ VAZ087-088-061530- /O.NEW.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Greensville-Sussex- 223 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. * WHERE...Greensville and Sussex Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 0 could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ RMM | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||