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5 of 83Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. F...
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. F...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central ...
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Cold W...
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Cold W...
Past Weather Alerts for Lynchburg
Extreme Cold Warning
* 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, until 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.
High Wind Warning
* 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, until 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.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central and south central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 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.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 16 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 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 cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 16 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 7 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 cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could 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. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could 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. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Special Weather Statement
Temperatures above freezing will melt the snow from the past day. This water will refreeze tonight into black ice as temperatures drop into the 20s. Those traveling should be aware of potential slick spots.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Halifax, Henry, Pittsylvania, Patrick, and Franklin Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...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. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitter cold wind chills as low as 19 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett 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 Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 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. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Bitter cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Greene, and Nelson Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitter cold wind chills as low as 19 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett 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 Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 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. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Light snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...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.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Prince Edward and Nottoway Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, north central, and south central Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, north central, and south central Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Roanoke County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Moderate to Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Total of snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett 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 Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett 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 Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...In Maryland, Carroll and Frederick MD Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...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.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...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.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and difficult travel.
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible with the highest amounts south of Route 460. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds Saturday night into Sunday will result in blowing and drifting snow...reducing visibility at times.
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 to 10 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 2 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, patchy areas of black ice will likely develop on area roadways. Use caution while traveling, especially on untreated secondary roads, bridges, and overpasses.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST Tuesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic Airmass.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero. * WHERE...Albemarle and Nelson Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...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. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic Airmass.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST Tuesday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic Airmass.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, continue to use extra caution if traveling. The persistent cold has prevented ice from melting off of untreated roads.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected. * WHERE...Botetourt, Roanoke, and Rockbridge Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, continue to use extra caution if traveling. The persistent cold has not allowed for ice to melt off of untreated roads.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 5 below to 5 above expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, black ice will likely develop on area roadways tonight into Tuesday morning. Use caution while traveling, especially on untreated secondary roads, bridges, and overpasses.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 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. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic Airmass.
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Albemarle, Nelson, Augusta, and Rockingham Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...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. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic Airmass.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and south central Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected. * WHERE...Amherst, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Bedford, and Franklin Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.