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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
640 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

DCZ001-MDZ006-008-011-013-014-018-503>508-VAZ053-054-501-505-506-526-
527-071945-
/O.CON.KLWX.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T0000Z/
District of Columbia-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Calvert-Northwest Montgomery-Central
and Southeast Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast
Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Northern Fauquier-Western
Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northwest Prince William-Central and
Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
640 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  around or lower than 10 degrees below zero expected. For the High
  Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
  Maryland, and northern Virginia.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For
  the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low
  as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are
  not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected
  skin is exposed to these temperatures.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills are expected to remain below zero
  for at least 24 hours beginning Saturday morning and continuing
  through late Sunday morning. Being outdoors for a prolonged period
  of time will be life-threatening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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.

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

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 or visit your local county or city website for assistance
locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

&&

$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
640 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

MDZ003>005-502-VAZ025>031-WVZ050>053-055-502-504-071945-
/O.CON.KLWX.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T0000Z/
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Eastern Grant-Eastern
Mineral-
640 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory,
  very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 25 degrees below zero
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest
  and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For
  the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind
  chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed
  skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero
  during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold
  temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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.

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

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 or visit your county or city website for assistance locating
appropriate shelter from the cold.

&&

$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
640 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

MDZ501-510-VAZ503-507-508-WVZ501-503-505-071945-
/O.CON.KLWX.EC.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260208T0300Z/
Extreme Western Allegany-Eastern Garrett-Western Highland-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Western
Grant-Western Mineral-Western Pendleton-
640 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
  dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 40 degrees below zero
  expected.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany
  Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern
  Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West
  Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For
  the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind
  chills could cause hypothermia and frostbite on exposed skin in as
  little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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.

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

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 or visit your county or city website for assistance locating
appropriate shelter from the cold.

&&

$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
208 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

DEZ001>004-072300-
/O.EXT.KPHI.EC.W.0003.260207T0708Z-260208T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.HW.W.0001.260207T0708Z-260208T0500Z/
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-
Including the cities of Dover, Rehoboth Beach, Georgetown, and
Wilmington
208 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
  as low as 10 below. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20
  to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Kent, New Castle, Delaware Beaches, and Inland Sussex
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST Sunday. For
  the High Wind Warning, until midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low
  as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are
  not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

Secure outdoor objects.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

&&

$$
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NOAA National Weather Service
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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