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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 3:59 PM Feb. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Storm Warning
Issued: 3:59 PM Feb. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA, Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. * WHEN...For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm force winds and hazardous waves will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessel. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation. Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Extreme Cold Watch
Issued: 1:38 PM Feb. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING 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 High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 below possible. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 1:38 PM Feb. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING 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 High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 below possible. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 1:38 PM Feb. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING 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 High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 below possible. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the High Wind Warning, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
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