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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 4:13 AM Jan. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 11 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 8 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 to 8 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic Airmass. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 12:52 AM Jan. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...The majority of wintry precipitation has ended, but a light freezing drizzle could continue to cause lingering impacts for the next few hours. * WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and western Virginia and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be nearly impossible overnight, and the Monday morning commute will be very treacherous due to ongoing cold conditions and lingering sleet and snow packed roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. &&
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