Richmond, VA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 5 below to 5 above is
expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

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...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Snow and sleet will
accumulate Saturday evening and overnight and then change to
freezing rain during the day Sunday. Total snow and sleet
accumulations Saturday night into Sunday morning between 4 and 9
inches and ice accumulations up to three quarters of an inch
Sunday into Sunday night.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
north central, and southeast Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Devastating impacts are expected including widespread
power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could quickly
become nearly impossible. Due to the increasing wind on Monday,
additional tree damage and power outages are possible. People
should prepare for power outages to potentially last for several
days along with extreme cold.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Maryland, call 511 for road
information. In Virginia, call 511 for road information.

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