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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 7:19 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, north central, and south central Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 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 or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Extreme Cold Watch
Issued: 7:19 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, north central, and south central Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 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 or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 7:01 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Dorchester and Wicomico Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 4 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 for road information. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 5:12 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 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 Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to midnight EST Sunday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM 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. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. 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 alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:12 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 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 Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to midnight EST Sunday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM 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. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. 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 alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 5:12 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 3 to 6 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 Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM Saturday to midnight EST Sunday night. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM 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. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. 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 alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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