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Freezing Spray Advisory
Issued: 6:47 PM Feb. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:47 PM Feb. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray expected. For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected. * WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point, York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge. * WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous conditions. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:59 PM Feb. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Eastern King and Queen, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King and Queen, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 4 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 5:59 PM Feb. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Essex, Eastern King and Queen, Richmond, Western Essex, Western King and Queen, Westmoreland, Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 4 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. &&
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