Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: Richmond VA

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
411 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

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Dorchester-Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-
Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-
Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-
Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-
Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-
Western Chesterfield-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
411 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026


...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM
EST MONDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern
Virginia, north central Virginia, south central Virginia and
southeast Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Cold Weather Advisory.
   Winter Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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Cold Weather Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
918 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

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/O.EXT.KAKQ.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1700Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-
Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-
Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-Dinwiddie-Prince George
(including Hopewell and Petersburg)-Charles City-New Kent-
Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-Sussex-Surry-James City-
Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-Suffolk-Chesapeake-
Virginia Beach-Accomack-Northampton-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-
Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-Eastern
Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-Western Henrico (Including
the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-Western King William-
Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-Eastern King and
Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
918 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* 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...Until noon EST today.

* 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

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
659 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

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/O.CON.KAKQ.WS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260127T0000Z/
Dorchester-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-
Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Charles City-New Kent-James
City-Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern
Hanover-Western Chesterfield-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col.
Heights)-Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern
Henrico-Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King
and Queen-Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
659 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
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 8
  inches. Ice accumulations up to one half 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 this afternoon to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging 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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