Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
439 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
VAZ507-508-201745-
/O.CON.KLWX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T1800Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
439 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below.
* WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue
Ridge.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill
values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
&&
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DHOF
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
439 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
MDZ501-502-510-VAZ504-WVZ050-055-502>504-506-201745-
/O.CON.KLWX.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260120T1800Z/
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-Eastern
Garrett-Eastern Highland-Hampshire-Hardy-Eastern Grant-Western
Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Eastern Pendleton-
439 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern
Garrett, and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In Virginia,
Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern
Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, Hardy, and Western Mineral
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
557 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
ANZ630-201200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
557 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
557 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
ANZ631-632-634-201200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
557 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point
Comfort VA, Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little
Creek VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry
VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
557 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
ANZ650-652-654-201200-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260120T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
557 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 3 to 5 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore
Island VA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Parramore Island
to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
417 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
AMZ152-154-201400-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260120T1400Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
417 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
231 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
ANZ453>455-202100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260120T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
231 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 3 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out
20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out
20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island
DE out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1210 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
ANZ530>534-537>543-201315-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260120T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
1210 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
Point VA, and Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point
VA.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
DHOF
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1210 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
ANZ535-536-201315-
/O.CAN.KLWX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260120T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0012.260120T0510Z-260120T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
1210 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt.
* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
441 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-210945-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
441 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the central and northern
Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as Hampshire and Hardy
Counties until 1 PM.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
There is an enhanced winter storm threat this weekend. If the
threat materializes, significant snow or ice could result in
travel disruptions and closures. Dangerously cold wind chills are
also possible at times this weekend into early next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
441 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
MDZ501-502-509-510-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-210945-
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
441 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Allegheny Front
counties in western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and Highland
County Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for western Garrett, western
Grant, and western Pendleton Counties, with a Cold Weather
Advisory for the rest of the area until 1 PM.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
There is an enhanced winter storm threat this weekend. If the
threat materializes, significant snow or ice could result in
travel disruptions and closures. Dangerously cold wind chills are
also possible at times this weekend into early next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
DHOF
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
413 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-203-210915-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret-Inland Onslow-
Coastal Onslow-Northern Outer Banks-
413 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Wind chills will fall into the mid to upper teens Wednesday
morning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
The threat for significant winter weather impacts continues
to increase for this weekend. Though there is still alot of
uncertainty in precipitation type and amounts, snow and/or ice
accumulations are likely.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
410 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
MDZ021>025-NCZ012>017-030>032-102-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-
093-095>100-509>525-210915-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-
Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-
Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-
Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Norfolk/Portsmouth-
Suffolk-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Accomack-Western Louisa-
Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-Western Chesterfield-
Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
Hampton/Poquoson-
410 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern
Virginia, north central Virginia, south central Virginia and
southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Chances for a significant to potentially severe winter storm
continue to increase this weekend. Exact details remain unclear
at this time, but users should keep a close eye on the forecast
this week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
343 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
NCZ002>006-019-020-VAZ013-014-016-017-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-
059-210845-
Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Pulaski-
Montgomery-Carroll-Floyd-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Patrick-
Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-
Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-
343 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia,
southwest Virginia and west central Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
The potential exists for impactful winter storm this weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
329 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
MDZ012-015-019-020-211000-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
329 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Frigid temperatures expected. Wind chills in the single digits
early this morning and then again overnight tonight.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Another round of arctic air potentially brings a period of below
normal temperatures for this weekend. A winter storm may also impact
the area late Saturday into Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1034 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026
NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-201545-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
1034 AM EST Mon Jan 19 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.
Very cold temperatures are expected Tuesday night with lows in the
teens to around 20 degrees.
In addition, there is the potential for an impactful winter weather
system this coming weekend, along with very cold temperatures into
early next week. Details are not entirely clear this far out, so stay
tuned as we get closer.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
