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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-06 01:58:07 905 WWUS71 KAKQ 060757 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 MDZ021>025-062100- /O.UPG.KAKQ.HW.A.0001.260207T1500Z-260208T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.HW.W.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.EC.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches- 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Lower Maryland Eastern Shore. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will 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... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. && $$ VAZ099-100-062100- /O.UPG.KAKQ.HW.A.0001.260207T1500Z-260208T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.HW.W.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.EC.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Accomack-Northampton- 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. && $$ NCZ015>017-102-VAZ084-086-089-090-093-095>098-523>525-062100- /O.NEW.KAKQ.WI.Y.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T0300Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.EC.A.0003.260208T0300Z-260208T1500Z/ Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Eastern Currituck-Gloucester- Mathews-Surry-James City-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk- Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS 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 Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph 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 Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. 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. && $$ VAZ075>078-085-520>522-062100- /O.NEW.KAKQ.WI.Y.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex- 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Eastern King and Queen, Richmond, Western Essex, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NCZ012>014-030>032-VAZ092-062100- /O.CON.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T0300Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.EC.A.0003.260208T0300Z-260208T1500Z/ Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Southampton- 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 below possible. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Bertie, Chowan, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, and Perquimans Counties. In Virginia, Southampton County. * 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. && $$ VAZ048-061-062-064-067>069-080>083-509>518-062100- /O.CON.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Fluvanna-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan- Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)- Charles City-New Kent-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-Western King William-Eastern King William- 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 3 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and south central Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 3 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ VAZ087-088-062100- /O.CON.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Greensville-Sussex- 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS 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. && $$ VAZ519-062100- /O.CON.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Western King and Queen- 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. * WHERE...Western King and Queen County. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 4 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Zimmerman Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-06 01:58:07 905 WWUS71 KAKQ 060757 NPWAKQ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 MDZ021>025-062100- /O.UPG.KAKQ.HW.A.0001.260207T1500Z-260208T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.HW.W.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.EC.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches- 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The Lower Maryland Eastern Shore. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will 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... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. && $$ VAZ099-100-062100- /O.UPG.KAKQ.HW.A.0001.260207T1500Z-260208T0300Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.HW.W.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.EC.W.0002.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Accomack-Northampton- 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. && $$ NCZ015>017-102-VAZ084-086-089-090-093-095>098-523>525-062100- /O.NEW.KAKQ.WI.Y.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T0300Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.EC.A.0003.260208T0300Z-260208T1500Z/ Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Eastern Currituck-Gloucester- Mathews-Surry-James City-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk- Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-York-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS 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 Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph 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 Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. 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. && $$ VAZ075>078-085-520>522-062100- /O.NEW.KAKQ.WI.Y.0002.260207T1300Z-260208T0200Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Middlesex-Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex- 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to around 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Eastern King and Queen, Richmond, Western Essex, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ NCZ012>014-030>032-VAZ092-062100- /O.CON.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T0300Z/ /O.CON.KAKQ.EC.A.0003.260208T0300Z-260208T1500Z/ Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Southampton- 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 below possible. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Bertie, Chowan, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, and Perquimans Counties. In Virginia, Southampton County. * 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. && $$ VAZ048-061-062-064-067>069-080>083-509>518-062100- /O.CON.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Fluvanna-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan- Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)- Charles City-New Kent-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-Western King William-Eastern King William- 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 3 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and south central Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 3 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ VAZ087-088-062100- /O.CON.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Greensville-Sussex- 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS 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. && $$ VAZ519-062100- /O.CON.KAKQ.CW.Y.0009.260207T1100Z-260208T1500Z/ Western King and Queen- 257 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. * WHERE...Western King and Queen County. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 4 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ Zimmerman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||