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Home Blizzard Warning 0001 Issued by the Wakefield Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-21 13:43:22 047 WWUS41 KAKQ 211942 WSWAKQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 MDZ021>025-220345- /O.UPG.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1500Z-260224T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.BZ.W.0001.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/ Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 for road information. && $$ VAZ099-220345- /O.UPG.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1500Z-260224T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.BZ.W.0001.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/ Accomack- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Accomack County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 for road information. && $$ VAZ100-220345- /O.UPG.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1500Z-260224T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.BZ.W.0001.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/ Northampton- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northampton County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 for road information. && $$ VAZ075>078-084>086-519>522-220345- /O.UPG.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1500Z-260224T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.WS.W.0003.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/ Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester- Middlesex-Mathews-Western King and Queen-Eastern King and Queen- Western Essex-Eastern Essex- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, eastern, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 for road information. && $$ VAZ064-512-524-525-220345- /O.EXB.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Caroline-Eastern Hanover-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Hanover, Caroline, Hampton/Poquoson, and Newport News Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ VAZ083-090-517-518-523-220345- /O.EXT.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ New Kent-James City-Western King William-Eastern King William- York- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern King William, New Kent, Western King William, James City, and York Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ RMM Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-21 13:43:22 047 WWUS41 KAKQ 211942 WSWAKQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 MDZ021>025-220345- /O.UPG.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1500Z-260224T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.BZ.W.0001.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/ Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 for road information. && $$ VAZ099-220345- /O.UPG.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1500Z-260224T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.BZ.W.0001.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/ Accomack- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Accomack County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 for road information. && $$ VAZ100-220345- /O.UPG.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1500Z-260224T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.BZ.W.0001.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/ Northampton- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northampton County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 for road information. && $$ VAZ075>078-084>086-519>522-220345- /O.UPG.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1500Z-260224T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.WS.W.0003.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/ Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester- Middlesex-Mathews-Western King and Queen-Eastern King and Queen- Western Essex-Eastern Essex- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, eastern, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 for road information. && $$ VAZ064-512-524-525-220345- /O.EXB.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Caroline-Eastern Hanover-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Hanover, Caroline, Hampton/Poquoson, and Newport News Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ VAZ083-090-517-518-523-220345- /O.EXT.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ New Kent-James City-Western King William-Eastern King William- York- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern King William, New Kent, Western King William, James City, and York Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ RMM Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-21 13:43:22 047 WWUS41 KAKQ 211942 WSWAKQ URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 MDZ021>025-220345- /O.UPG.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1500Z-260224T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.BZ.W.0001.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/ Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 for road information. && $$ VAZ099-220345- /O.UPG.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1500Z-260224T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.BZ.W.0001.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/ Accomack- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Accomack County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 for road information. && $$ VAZ100-220345- /O.UPG.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1500Z-260224T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.BZ.W.0001.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/ Northampton- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Northampton County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Call 511 for road information. && $$ VAZ075>078-084>086-519>522-220345- /O.UPG.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1500Z-260224T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KAKQ.WS.W.0003.260222T1800Z-260224T0000Z/ Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester- Middlesex-Mathews-Western King and Queen-Eastern King and Queen- Western Essex-Eastern Essex- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, eastern, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 for road information. && $$ VAZ064-512-524-525-220345- /O.EXB.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ Caroline-Eastern Hanover-Newport News-Hampton/Poquoson- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Hanover, Caroline, Hampton/Poquoson, and Newport News Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ VAZ083-090-517-518-523-220345- /O.EXT.KAKQ.WS.A.0003.260222T1800Z-260223T1800Z/ New Kent-James City-Western King William-Eastern King William- York- 242 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Eastern King William, New Kent, Western King William, James City, and York Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ RMM |
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