Active Weather Alerts
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 7:14 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A SNOW SHOWERS WILL AFFECT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA...SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND...BALTIMORE COUNTY IN NORTHERN MARYLAND...CARROLL COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND... NORTHWESTERN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY IN CENTRAL MARYLAND...NORTHWESTERN CHARLES COUNTY IN SOUTHERN MARYLAND...HOWARD AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MARYLAND...FREDERICK COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND... CENTRAL PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY IN CENTRAL MARYLAND...HARFORD COUNTY IN NORTHERN MARYLAND...NORTHWESTERN CECIL COUNTY IN NORTHEASTERN MARYLAND...SHENANDOAH AND RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...FAUQUIER COUNTY IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA...NORTHERN MADISON COUNTY IN NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...ARLINGTON COUNTY IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA...CENTRAL ROCKINGHAM COUNTY IN WESTERN VIRGINIA...PAGE COUNTY IN NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...LOUDOUN AND NORTHWESTERN STAFFORD COUNTIES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA...FREDERICK COUNTY IN NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...FAIRFAX...CENTRAL CULPEPER AND PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTIES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA...WARREN AND CLARKE COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...NORTH CENTRAL GREENE COUNTY IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA... SOUTHEASTERN GRANT AND SOUTHERN HARDY COUNTIES IN EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA...SOUTHEASTERN BERKELEY AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES IN THE PANHANDLE OF WEST VIRGINIA...NORTHEASTERN PENDLETON AND SOUTHEASTERN HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES IN EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA...BALTIMORE CITY...THE CITY OF MANASSAS PARK...THE CITY OF MANASSAS...THE CITY OF FAIRFAX... THE CITY OF WINCHESTER...THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH AND THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA... At 211 AM EST, snow showers were located along a line extending from near Railroad to near Haymarket to 7 miles northeast of Brandywine. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with these snow showers along with a quick coating to locally half inch or snow. Locations impacted include... Baltimore, Arlington, Alexandria, Columbia, Germantown, Centreville, Waldorf, Dale City, Frederick, Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Reston, Bowie, Severn, Leesburg, Annandale, Clinton, Olney, and Pikesville. This includes the following highways... Route 1 in Maryland between mile markers 8 and 4. Interstate 70 in Maryland between mile markers 35 and 93. Interstate 95 in Maryland between mile markers 2 and 52, and between mile markers 54 and 90. Interstate 270 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 32. Use extra caution if you must travel into or through these dangerous snow showers. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads are likely to lead to accidents. Consider delaying travel until the squall passes your location. Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time when traveling. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 4:17 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Charles and St. Marys Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold temperatures. 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. 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. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your county or city website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 4:17 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Charles and St. Marys Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold temperatures. 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. 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. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your county or city website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 2:22 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, a sudden onset of northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels of 2-feet mean lower low water expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 1 PM Saturday to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. &&
Low Water Advisory
Issued: 2:22 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, a sudden onset of northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels of 2-feet mean lower low water expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 1 PM Saturday to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. &&
Storm Warning
Issued: 2:22 AM Feb. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 6 AM EST SATURDAY... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST SATURDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 11 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, a sudden onset of northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Storm Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels of 2-feet mean lower low water expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Saturday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 1 PM Saturday to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. &&
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