Active Weather Alerts
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
Issued: 6:18 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 6 to 9 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 Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:18 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 6 to 9 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 Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM 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: 6:18 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... ...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft. For the Storm Warning, north winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and waves 6 to 9 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 Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the Storm Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM 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. &&
Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 6:10 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. SEWELLS POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 31/07 AM 3.4 0.6 0.9 3 NONE 31/08 PM 3.8 1.0 1.8 5-6 NONE 01/08 AM 5.5 2.7 3.0 5-6 MODERATE 01/09 PM 3.9 1.1 1.7 3-4 NONE 02/09 AM 4.0 1.2 1.4 2 NONE 02/09 PM 3.4 0.6 1.2 1 NONE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE TUNNEL VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.1 FT, MODERATE 2.6 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 31/07 AM 3.7 0.8 0.6 4 NONE 31/08 PM 3.7 0.8 1.4 6-7 NONE 01/08 AM 5.5 2.6 2.4 8-9 MODERATE 01/08 PM 4.2 1.3 1.6 6 NONE 02/08 AM 4.2 1.3 1.2 4-5 NONE 02/08 PM 3.7 0.8 1.1 2 NONE MONEY POINT VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 31/08 AM 4.0 0.8 0.9 1 NONE 31/08 PM 4.3 1.1 1.8 1 NONE 01/08 AM 6.0 2.8 3.0 1 MODERATE 01/09 PM 4.4 1.2 1.7 1 NONE 02/10 AM 4.4 1.2 1.4 1 NONE 02/10 PM 3.9 0.7 1.1 1 NONE ELIZABETH RIVER AT MIDTOWN TUNNEL VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 31/08 AM 4.0 1.0 1.1 1 NONE 31/08 PM 4.2 1.2 1.9 1 NONE 01/09 AM 6.0 3.0 3.0 1 MODERATE 01/09 PM 4.4 1.4 1.9 1 NONE 02/10 AM 4.5 1.5 1.6 1 NONE 02/10 PM 3.9 0.9 1.3 1 NONE WESTERN BRANCH OF THE ELIZABETH RIVER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 31/08 AM 3.9 0.9 0.7 1 NONE 31/09 PM 4.2 1.2 1.6 1 NONE 01/09 AM 6.0 3.0 2.8 1 MODERATE 01/09 PM 4.3 1.3 1.4 1 NONE 02/09 AM 4.3 1.3 1.1 1 NONE 02/10 PM 4.1 1.1 1.1 1 NONE LITTLE CREEK AT EAST BEACH MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 31/07 AM 3.7 0.9 0.8 1 NONE 31/08 PM 3.9 1.1 1.9 1 NONE 01/07 AM 5.7 2.9 3.0 1 MODERATE 01/08 PM 4.1 1.3 1.8 1 NONE 02/09 AM 4.3 1.5 1.4 1 NONE 02/09 PM 3.7 0.9 1.3 1 NONE ELIZABETH RIVER AT GRANDY VILLAGE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 31/08 AM 3.9 0.9 1.0 1 NONE 31/08 PM 4.1 1.1 1.8 1 NONE 01/09 AM 6.0 3.0 3.0 1 MODERATE 01/09 PM 4.2 1.2 1.7 1 NONE 02/10 AM 4.4 1.4 1.5 1 NONE 02/10 PM 3.9 0.9 1.3 1 NONE &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 5:51 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 above expected. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below expected. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM 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. 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. &&
Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 5:51 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 above expected. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below expected. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM 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. 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: 5:51 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 above expected. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below expected. * WHERE...Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM 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. 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. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 2:55 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause tree damage. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In North Carolina, go to http://DriveNC.gov for road information In Virginia, call 511 for road information. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. &&
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