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Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 5:01 AM Jan. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero expected. * WHERE...Augusta and Rockingham Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST Tuesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * 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... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:01 AM Jan. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST TUESDAY... ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TUESDAY TO 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero expected. * WHERE...Augusta and Rockingham Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST Tuesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * 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... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
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