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Location: Richmond, VA
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Extreme Cold Watch
Issued: 2:53 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 central, east central, eastern, 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...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

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.

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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 2:53 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 central, east central, eastern, 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...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

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.

&&

Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 2:31 PM Jan. 30, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and
4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, and south
central Virginia.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and difficult travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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