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WWUS71 KLWX 071707
NPWLWX
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
1207 PM EST SAT FEB 7 2026
DCZ001-MDZ006-008-011-013-014-018-503>508-VAZ053-054-501-505-506-526-
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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-
1207 PM 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
AS LOW AS 10 BELOW. FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, NORTHWEST WINDS 25
TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 MPH.
* WHERE...WASHINGTON DC, AND PORTIONS OF 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 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
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.
MDZ003>005-502-VAZ025>031-WVZ050>053-055-502-504-080115-
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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-
1207 PM 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
AS LOW AS 10 BELOW IN THE VALLEYS, AND 20 BELOW ON THE RIDGES. FOR
THE HIGH WIND WARNING, NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF
50 TO 60 MPH.
* WHERE...PORTIONS OF NORTH-CENTRAL AND WESTERN MARYLAND, NORTHWEST
AND WESTERN VIRGINIA, AND EASTERN 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 COLD WIND CHILLS COULD
RESULT IN HYPOTHERMIA IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...WIND CHILLS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW ZERO
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 COUNTY OR CITY WEBSITE FOR ASSISTANCE LOCATING
APPROPRIATE SHELTER FROM THE COLD.
MDZ501-510-VAZ503-507-508-WVZ501-503-505-080115-
/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-
1207 PM 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 EXTREME COLD WARNING, DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS
OF 15 TO 30 BELOW. FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, NORTHWEST WINDS 20
TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 MPH.
* 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 FROSTBITE ON EXPOSED SKIN IN AS LITTLE AS 30
MINUTES. FROSTBITE AND HYPOTHERMIA WILL OCCUR IF UNPROTECTED SKIN
IS EXPOSED TO THESE TEMPERATURES.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...WIND CHILLS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW ZERO
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 COUNTY OR CITY WEBSITE FOR ASSISTANCE LOCATING
APPROPRIATE SHELTER FROM THE COLD.
VAZ504-WVZ506-080115-
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EASTERN HIGHLAND-EASTERN PENDLETON-
1207 PM 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
AS LOW AS 20 BELOW. FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, NORTHWEST WINDS 25
TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 MPH.
* WHERE...IN VIRGINIA, EASTERN HIGHLAND COUNTY. IN WEST VIRGINIA,
EASTERN PENDLETON COUNTY.
* 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 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...WIND CHILLS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW ZERO
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 COUNTY OR CITY WEBSITE FOR ASSISTANCE LOCATING
APPROPRIATE SHELTER FROM THE COLD.
MDZ509-080115-
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WESTERN GARRETT-
1207 PM EST SAT FEB 7 2026
..EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY
..WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING
* WHAT...FOR THE EXTREME COLD WARNING, DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS
AS LOW AS 20 BELOW. FOR THE WIND ADVISORY, NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO
30 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 55 MPH.
* WHERE...WESTERN GARRETT COUNTY.
* WHEN...FOR THE EXTREME COLD WARNING, UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY. FOR
THE WIND ADVISORY, UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING.
* 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 FROSTBITE ON EXPOSED SKIN
IN AS LITTLE AS 30 MINUTES. FROSTBITE AND HYPOTHERMIA WILL OCCUR
IF UNPROTECTED SKIN IS EXPOSED TO THESE TEMPERATURES.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...WIND CHILLS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW ZERO
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY MORNING. BEING OUTDOORS FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD
OF TIME WILL BE LIFE-THREATENING.
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.
MDZ016-017-080115-
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/O.CON.KLWX.CW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
CHARLES-ST. MARYS-
1207 PM EST SAT FEB 7 2026
..HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING
..COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY
* WHAT...FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, NORTHWEST WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH
WITH GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 MPH. FOR THE COLD WEATHER ADVISORY, VERY
COLD WIND CHILLS AS LOW AS 5 BELOW.
* WHERE...CHARLES AND SAINT MARY'S COUNTIES.
* WHEN...FOR THE HIGH WIND WARNING, UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING. FOR
THE COLD WEATHER ADVISORY, UNTIL 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 COULD
RESULT IN HYPOTHERMIA IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...WIND CHILLS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW ZERO
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 COUNTY OR CITY WEBSITE FOR ASSISTANCE LOCATING
APPROPRIATE SHELTER FROM THE COLD.
VAZ036>040-050-051-055>057-502-080115-
/O.CON.KLWX.CW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260208T0000Z/
NELSON-ALBEMARLE-GREENE-MADISON-RAPPAHANNOCK-ORANGE-CULPEPER-
STAFFORD-SPOTSYLVANIA-KING GEORGE-SOUTHERN FAUQUIER-
1207 PM EST SAT FEB 7 2026
..COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY
..WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING
* WHAT...FOR THE COLD WEATHER ADVISORY, VERY COLD WIND CHILLS AS LOW
AS 5 BELOW. FOR THE WIND ADVISORY, NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH
WITH GUSTS OF 45 TO 55 MPH.
* WHERE...PORTIONS OF CENTRAL, NORTHERN, AND NORTHWEST VIRGINIA.
* WHEN...FOR THE COLD WEATHER ADVISORY, UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY. FOR
THE WIND ADVISORY, UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING.
* IMPACTS...GUSTY WINDS WILL BLOW AROUND UNSECURED OBJECTS. TREE
LIMBS COULD BE BLOWN DOWN AND A FEW POWER OUTAGES MAY RESULT.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...WIND CHILLS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BELOW ZERO
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY MORNING. BEING OUTDOORS FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD
OF TIME WILL BE LIFE-THREATENING.
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.
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