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WWUS71 KLWX 062057
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
357 PM EST FRI FEB 6 2026
MDZ003>005-502-VAZ025>031-WVZ050>053-055-502-504-070500-
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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-
357 PM EST FRI FEB 6 2026
...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...
* 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, FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY. FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY.
* 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 OR FROSTBITE IF
PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN.
* 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.
MDZ501-510-VAZ503-507-508-WVZ501-503-505-070500-
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EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY-EASTERN GARRETT-WESTERN HIGHLAND-
NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE-CENTRAL VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE-WESTERN
GRANT-WESTERN MINERAL-WESTERN PENDLETON-
357 PM EST FRI FEB 6 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10
PM EST SATURDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY...
* 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 HIGH WIND WARNING, FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM
EST SATURDAY. FOR THE EXTREME COLD WARNING, FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO
10 AM EST SUNDAY.
* 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.
MDZ509-070500-
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/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.260207T0500Z-260208T0000Z/
WESTERN GARRETT-
357 PM EST FRI FEB 6 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...FOR THE WIND ADVISORY, NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH WITH
GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE EXTREME COLD WARNING,
DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS AS LOW AS 30 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
EXPECTED.
* WHERE...WESTERN GARRETT COUNTY.
* WHEN...FOR THE WIND ADVISORY, FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY. FOR THE EXTREME COLD WARNING, FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY.
* IMPACTS...GUSTY WINDS WILL BLOW AROUND UNSECURED OBJECTS. TREE
LIMBS COULD BE BLOWN DOWN AND A FEW POWER OUTAGES MAY RESULT. THE
DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS COULD CAUSE HYPOTHERMIA AND FROSTBITE
ON EXPOSED SKIN IN AS LITTLE AS 30 MINUTES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.
SECURE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.
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.
DCZ001-MDZ006-008-011-013-014-018-503>508-VAZ053-054-501-505-506-526-
527-070500-
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/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0001.260207T0900Z-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-
357 PM EST FRI FEB 6 2026
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...
* 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...WASHINGTON D.C, AND PORTIONS OF CENTRAL, NORTHEAST,
NORTHERN, AND SOUTHERN MARYLAND, AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA.
* WHEN...FOR THE EXTREME COLD WARNING, FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY. FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY.
* 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. 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.
VAZ504-WVZ506-070500-
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EASTERN HIGHLAND-EASTERN PENDLETON-
357 PM EST FRI FEB 6 2026
...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...FOR THE EXTREME COLD WARNING, DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS
AS LOW AS 15 TO 30 DEGREES BELOW ZERO EXPECTED. FOR THE HIGH WIND
WARNING, NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 60 MPH
EXPECTED.
* WHERE...IN VIRGINIA, EASTERN HIGHLAND COUNTY. IN WEST VIRGINIA,
EASTERN PENDLETON COUNTY.
* WHEN...FOR THE EXTREME COLD WARNING, FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY. FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY.
* 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 30 BELOW ZERO COULD CAUSE FROSTBITE ON EXPOSED
SKIN IN AS LITTLE AS 30 MINUTES. FROSTBITE AND HYPOTHERMIA WILL
OCCUR IF UNPROTECTED SKIN IS EXPOSED TO THESE 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.
MDZ016-017-070500-
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CHARLES-ST. MARYS-
357 PM EST FRI FEB 6 2026
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY...
* 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 7 DEGREES BELOW ZERO EXPECTED.
* WHERE...CHARLES AND ST. MARYS COUNTIES.
* WHEN...FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY.
FOR THE COLD WEATHER ADVISORY, FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY.
* 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 5 BELOW ZERO COULD RESULT IN HYPOTHERMIA IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT
TAKEN.
* 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.
USE CAUTION WHILE TRAVELING OUTSIDE. WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, A
HAT, AND GLOVES.
KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
MAKE SURE OUTDOOR ANIMALS HAVE A WARM, DRY SHELTER, FOOD, AND
UNFROZEN WATER.
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.
VAZ036>040-050-051-055>057-502-070500-
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/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.260207T0900Z-260208T0000Z/
NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-ORANGE-CULPEPER-
STAFFORD-SPOTSYLVANIA-KING GEORGE-SOUTHERN FAUQUIER-
357 PM EST FRI FEB 6 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY...
..WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY
* WHAT...FOR THE COLD WEATHER ADVISORY, VERY COLD WIND CHILLS AS LOW
AS 7 BELOW EXPECTED. FOR THE WIND ADVISORY, NORTHWEST WINDS 15 TO
25 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH EXPECTED.
* WHERE...PORTIONS OF CENTRAL, NORTHERN, AND NORTHWEST VIRGINIA.
* WHEN...FOR THE COLD WEATHER ADVISORY, FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY. FOR THE WIND ADVISORY, FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY.
* IMPACTS...GUSTY WINDS WILL BLOW AROUND UNSECURED OBJECTS. TREE
LIMBS COULD BE BLOWN DOWN AND A FEW POWER OUTAGES MAY RESULT. THE
COLD WIND CHILLS AS LOW AS 5 BELOW ZERO COULD RESULT IN
HYPOTHERMIA IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
WINDS THIS STRONG CAN MAKE DRIVING DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH
PROFILE VEHICLES. USE EXTRA CAUTION.
SECURE OUTDOOR OBJECTS.
USE CAUTION WHILE TRAVELING OUTSIDE. WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, A
HAT, AND GLOVES.
KEEP PETS INDOORS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
MAKE SURE OUTDOOR ANIMALS HAVE A WARM, DRY SHELTER, FOOD, AND
UNFROZEN WATER.
BELAK
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