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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1004 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

MDZ501-510-VAZ503-507-508-WVZ501-503-505-081115-
/O.EXP.KLWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T0300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Extreme Western Allegany-Eastern Garrett-Western Highland-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Western
Grant-Western Mineral-Western Pendleton-
1004 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero. 

* WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany 
  Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern 
  Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West 
  Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills are expected to remain below zero 
  through late Sunday morning. Being outdoors for a prolonged period 
  of time will be life-threatening.

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 sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

DCZ001-MDZ006-008-011-013-014-018-503>508-VAZ053-054-501-505-506-526-
527-081115-
/O.EXP.KLWX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260208T0300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
District of Columbia-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Calvert-Northwest Montgomery-Central
and Southeast Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast
Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Northern Fauquier-Western
Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northwest Prince William-Central and
Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
1004 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero. 

* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern 
  Maryland, and northern Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 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 are expected to remain below zero 
  through late Sunday morning. Being outdoors for a prolonged period 
  of time will be life-threatening.

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 sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 
211 or visit or visit your local county or city website for 
assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

&&

$$

MDZ003>005-502-VAZ027>031-WVZ050>053-055-502-504-081115-
/O.EXP.KLWX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260208T0300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Hampshire-Morgan-
Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Eastern Grant-Eastern Mineral-
1004 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero in the 
  valleys, and 20 below zero on the ridges.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest 
  Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could 
  result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills are expected to remain below zero 
  through late Sunday morning. Being outdoors for a prolonged period 
  of time will be life-threatening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must 
go outside.

&&

$$

VAZ504-WVZ506-081115-
/O.EXP.KLWX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260208T0300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Eastern Highland-Eastern Pendleton-
1004 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero. 

* WHERE...In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, 
  Eastern Pendleton County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills are expected to remain below zero 
  through late Sunday morning. Being outdoors for a prolonged period 
  of time will be life-threatening.

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 sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

MDZ016-017-081115-
/O.EXP.KLWX.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260208T0300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.CW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Charles-St. Marys-
1004 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below.

* WHERE...Charles and St. Marys Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 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.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

MDZ509-081115-
/O.CON.KLWX.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Western Garrett-
1004 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below.

* WHERE...Western Garrett County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 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.

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 sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure 
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills 
inside.

&&

$$

VAZ025-026-081115-
/O.CON.KLWX.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Augusta-Rockingham-
1004 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero in the 
  valleys to 20 below zero along the ridges.

* WHERE...Augusta and Rockingham Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero in the 
  valleys and 20 below zero along the ridges 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.

&&

$$

VAZ036>040-050-051-055>057-502-081115-
/O.CON.KLWX.CW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-Southern Fauquier-
1004 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low 
  as 5 below zero.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and northwest Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result 
  in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills are expected to remain below zero 
  through late Sunday morning. Being outdoors for a prolonged period 
  of time will be life-threatening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a 
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and 
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

Belak