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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 9:01 PM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...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. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 7:17 PM Jan. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Snow and sleet will accumulate late Saturday afternoon and then change to freezing rain Sunday morning. Total snow and sleet accumulations Saturday night between 2 and 5 inches, and ice accumulations up to three quarters of an inch Sunday into Sunday night. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and south 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 North Carolina, go to http://DriveNC.gov for road information. In Virginia, call 511 for road information. &&
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