Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
659 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
MDZ021-VAZ048-060>062-064-068-069-075-076-082-083-090-509>522-242000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260127T0000Z/
Dorchester-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-
Amelia-Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Charles City-New Kent-James
City-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-
659 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Snow and sleet will
accumulate Saturday evening and overnight and then change to
freezing rain during the day Sunday. Total snow and sleet
accumulations Saturday night into Sunday morning between 4 and 8
inches. Ice accumulations up to one half of an inch Sunday into
Sunday night.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
north central, and southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging impacts are expected including widespread power
outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could quickly
become nearly impossible. Due to the increasing wind on Monday,
additional tree damage and power outages are possible. People
should prepare for power outages to potentially last for several
days along with extreme cold.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Maryland, call 511 for road
information. In Virginia, call 511 for road information.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
659 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
MDZ022>025-VAZ099-242000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T0000Z/
Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Accomack-
659 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. A glaze of ice is possible.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset,
and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Accomack County.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In Maryland, call 511 for road
information. In Virginia, call 511 for road information.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
659 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ012-013-VAZ065>067-079>081-087>089-092-242000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260127T0000Z/
Northampton-Hertford-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-
Greensville-Sussex-Surry-Southampton-
659 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Snow and sleet will
accumulate late Saturday afternoon and then change to freezing
rain Sunday morning. Total snow and sleet accumulations Saturday
night between 1 and 4 inches, and ice accumulations of of 0.3 to
0.6 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and south central and
southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging impacts are expected, including widespread
power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could quickly
become nearly impossible. Due to the increasing wind on Monday,
additional tree damage and power outages are possible. People
should prepare for power outages to potentially last for several
days along with extreme cold.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In North Carolina, go to
http://DriveNC.gov for road information In Virginia, call 511 for
road information.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
659 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ014-VAZ077-078-084>086-093-096-523-524-242000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260127T0000Z/
Gates-Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Isle
of Wight-Suffolk-York-Newport News-
659 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 3 and 6 inches in the Northern Neck and
Middle Peninsula, to between 1 and 3 inches in the Peninsula and
Western Tidewater Saturday night into Sunday morning. Ice
accumulations up to two tenths of an inch on Sunday and Sunday
evening.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and
southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In North Carolina, go to
http://DriveNC.gov for road information In Virginia, call 511 for
road information.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
659 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
VAZ095-097-098-100-525-242000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T0000Z/
Norfolk/Portsmouth-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Northampton-
Hampton/Poquoson-
659 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Snow and sleet expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations
between 1 and 3 inches Saturday night. A glaze of ice is possible
inland from the ocean on Sunday before changing to rain.
* WHERE...Northampton, Hampton/Poquoson, and Norfolk/Portsmouth, and
Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 511 for road information.
&&
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
605 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009-010-012-013-015>017-032-033-043-044-
058-059-241930-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1800Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Wythe-Pulaski-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-
Patrick-Franklin-Henry-Pittsylvania-Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of Sparta, Pulaski, Danbury, Tazewell, Rocky
Mount, Troutdale, Keysville, Eden, Danville, Yadkinville,
Wilkesboro, Stuart, Yanceyville, Independence, Galax, Dobson,
Boone, Wytheville, South Boston, Radford, Volney, Floyd,
Whitetop, West Jefferson, Martinsville, Marion, and Bland
605 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 1 and 4 inches and ice accumulations between
one quarter and one half of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads will become slick and hazardous. Significant ice
accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread
and long-lasting power outages. Travel could be nearly impossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary,
drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along
with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables,
flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a
first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case
you become stranded.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
605 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
VAZ011-014-018>020-022>024-034-035-045>047-WVZ042>044-507-508-241930-
/O.CON.KRNK.WS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1800Z/
Giles-Montgomery-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-
Rockbridge-Bedford-Amherst-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-Mercer-
Summers-Monroe-Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Amherst, Flat Top, Bedford, Hinton,
Bluefield, Lewisburg, Alderson, Hix, Roanoke, Buena Vista,
Lynchburg, Duo, Quinwood, New Castle, Lexington, Pearisburg,
Covington, Clifton Forge, Rainelle, Appomattox, Fincastle, Salem,
Union, Blacksburg, Hot Springs, and White Sulphur Springs
605 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 5 and 9 inches and ice accumulations between
one quarter and four tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as
40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Virginia and southeast West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage
are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary,
drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along
with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables,
flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a
first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case
you become stranded.
&&
$$
BMG
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
526 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow
beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially
south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition
to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold
temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week
with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
DCZ001-MDZ006-008-011-013-014-503>508-VAZ051-053-054-502-506-526-527-
241830-
/O.CON.KLWX.WS.W.0001.260125T0400Z-260126T0900Z/
District of Columbia-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Northwest Montgomery-Central and
Southeast Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast
Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-Culpeper-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Southern Fauquier-Eastern
Loudoun-Northwest Prince William-Central and Southeast Prince
William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
526 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 7 and 14 inches, with highest in the far
northern and western suburbs of Washington and Baltimore. Ice
accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland,
and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area tonight,
becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour
possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected
Sunday. Significant icing is possible especially south of Highway
50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times.
A prolonged period of wind chills in the teens and single digits
continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next
week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
526 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow
beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially
south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition
to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold
temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week
with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
MDZ016>018-VAZ050-055>057-241830-
/O.CON.KLWX.WS.W.0001.260125T0400Z-260126T0900Z/
Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-Orange-Stafford-Spotsylvania-King
George-
526 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 5 and 10 inches and ice accumulations around
one quarter of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central and northern
Virginia.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area tonight,
becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour
possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected
Sunday. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at
times. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues this
evening and lasting through the middle of next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
&&
$$
EST
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
526 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow
beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially
south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition
to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold
temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week
with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
VAZ025>027-029-036>039-504-507-508-WVZ055-502-506-241830-
/O.CON.KLWX.WS.W.0001.260125T0000Z-260126T0600Z/
Augusta-Rockingham-Shenandoah-Page-Nelson-Albemarle-Greene-
Madison-Eastern Highland-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central
Virginia Blue Ridge-Hardy-Eastern Grant-Eastern Pendleton-
526 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 8 and 14 inches, with highest amounts west
of the Blue Ridge and especially into eastern WV. Ice
accumulations of one to two tenths, mainly south of US-33, and up
to one quarter inch of ice accumulation is possible along the Blue
Ridge.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and western Virginia and
eastern West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area by
tonight, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches
per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is
expected Sunday, especially south of Interstate 70. Significant
icing is possible especially across central Virginia. Visibility
of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged
period of wind chills in the teens and single digits continues
this evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with
sub-zero wind chills possible at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
&&
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
526 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow
beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially
south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition
to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold
temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week
with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
MDZ003>005-502-VAZ028-030-031-040-501-505-WVZ050>053-504-241830-
/O.CON.KLWX.WS.W.0001.260125T0400Z-260126T0900Z/
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Frederick VA-Warren-Clarke-Rappahannock-Northern Fauquier-Western
Loudoun-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Eastern Mineral-
526 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 10 and 16 inches, with highest amounts north
and west of US-340. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch,
mainly south and east of US-340.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northern
and northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area tonight,
becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour
possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected
Sunday. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at
times. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues this
evening and lasting through the middle of next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
&&
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
221 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ007-021>024-038-039-242100-
/O.CON.KRAH.WS.W.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1800Z/
Person-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Davidson-Randolph-
Including the cities of Hillsborough, Burlington, Carrboro,
Asheboro, Archdale, Greensboro, Chapel Hill, Winston-Salem,
Lexington, Roxboro, Thomasville, High Point, Graham, and Mebane
221 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations
ranging from one quarter to one half of an inch. Locally higher
ice amounts approaching three quarters of an inch are also
possible. Sleet and snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Travel
could be treacherous. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons should consider delaying travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as a flashlight,
shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid
kit, and anything else that would help you in case you become
stranded.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
221 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ008>011-025>028-040>043-073>077-083>086-242100-
/O.CON.KRAH.WS.W.0001.260125T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-
Chatham-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-
Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-
Including the cities of Raleigh, Enfield, Cary, Wadesboro,
Kittrell, Oxford, Apex, Pinehurst, Louisburg, Wilson, Buies
Creek, Selma, Durham, Camp Mackall, Warrenton, Pittsboro, Siler
City, Albemarle, Norlina, Lillington, Henderson, Smithfield,
Laurinburg, Roanoke Rapids, Sanford, Angier, Erwin, Ellerbe,
Raeford, Wake Forest, Carthage, Scotland Neck, Dunn, Rocky Mount,
Franklinton, Princeville, Polkton, Troy, Rougemont, Knightdale,
Nashville, Southern Pines, Spring Hope, Rockingham, Creedmoor,
Clayton, Wagram, Aberdeen, and Tarboro
221 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation of largely sleet and freezing
rain expected. Total ice accumulations ranging from one quarter to
one half of an inch. Locally higher ice amounts approaching three
quarters of an inch are also possible across the Piedmont. Total
sleet and snow accumulations up to two inches.
* WHERE...A portion of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Travel
could be treacherous. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
201 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
DEZ003-004-NJZ022>025-242115-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.260125T0000Z-260126T1200Z/
Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal
Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Including the cities of Ocean City, Hammonton, Georgetown, Cape
May Court House, Atlantic City, and Rehoboth Beach
201 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow with mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
and sleet accumulations between 4 and 8 inches and ice
accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as
35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Delaware and southern New Jersey.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
201 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
DEZ001-002-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ008>010-012>021-026-027-PAZ060-070-
071-101>106-242115-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.260125T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
New Castle-Kent-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Morris-
Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Mercer-Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-
Cumberland-Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Berks-Delaware-
Philadelphia-Western Chester-Eastern Chester-Western Montgomery-
Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Pennsville, Glassboro, Mount Holly,
Collegeville, Oxford, Cherry Hill, New Brunswick, Dover,
Moorestown, Centreville, Somerville, Wilmington, Jackson, Wharton
State Forest, Pottstown, Doylestown, Sandy Hook, Lansdale,
Morristown, Easton, Morrisville, Honey Brook, Chalfont, Trenton,
Millville, Kennett Square, Reading, Media, Denton, Long Beach
Island, Norristown, Camden, Perkasie, West Chester, Philadelphia,
Freehold, Flemington, and Chestertown
201 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow with mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
and sleet accumulations between 7 and 13 inches and ice
accumulations up to three tenths of an inch
* WHERE...Portions of central and northern Delaware, northeast
Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey,
and east central and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause
tree damage and power outages. Travel could be nearly impossible.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
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Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
908 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
AMZ152-154-241700-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260124T1700Z/
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-
908 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
7 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ633-241500-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0004.260124T1212Z-260124T1500Z/
Currituck Sound-
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...North winds 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves around
3 ft.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ656-241500-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. For the Freezing Spray
Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ658-241500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7
to 10 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach
Light NC out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
402 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ820-242000-
Hudson Canyon to Baltimore Canyon to 1000 FM-
402 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...N winds 20 to 30 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft. Light freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N to NE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft. Light freezing spray. Chance of snow with vsby
1 nm or less.
.SUN...E winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to
11 ft. Light freezing spray and chance of snow with vsby 1 nm or
less early. Rain. Light sleet with vsby 1 nm or less.
.SUN NIGHT...E winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W to SW 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 8 to 13 ft. Chance of rain.
.MON...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.TUE...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
402 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ828-242000-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
402 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...N winds 30 to 35 kt, becoming N to NE 20 to 30 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft. Chance of snow and rain.
.TONIGHT...E to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Slight
chance of tstms.
.SUN...E winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming S to SW 30 to 40 kt. Seas
7 to 13 ft. Scattered showers and chance of tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 8 to 14 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to
12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
402 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ830-242000-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
402 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...N to NE winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming NE 20 to 25 kt.
Seas 7 to 12 ft. Chance of rain. Chance of snow.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming E. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
Chance of rain. Slight chance of tstms.
.SUN...S winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft. Scattered showers
and chance of tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 9 to 15 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
.MON...W to NW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming NW 25 to 30 kt. Seas
9 to 15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to
12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
659 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ015>017-030>032-102-242000-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WW.Y.0002.260124T1800Z-260125T1800Z/
Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-
Eastern Currituck-
659 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch. Ice accumulations of around 0.10
inch inland and a glaze closer to the Albemarle Sound and ocean.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast North Carolina.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Go to http://DriveNC.gov
for road information
&&
$$
MRD
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
149 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ029-044-079-090-091-241900-
/O.CON.KMHX.WW.Y.0001.260124T1800Z-260125T1800Z/
Martin-Pitt-Greene-Duplin-Lenoir-
Including the cities of Robersonville, Faison, Kenansville, Oak
City, Kinston, Jamesville, Williamston, Warsaw, Wallace,
Grimesland, Walstonburg, Greenville, La Grange, Grifton, Pink
Hill, Bethel, Farmville, Hookerton, Snow Hill, and Beulaville
149 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one half inch and ice accumulations between
one tenth and one quarter of an inch.
* WHERE...Duplin, Greene, Lenoir, Martin, and Pitt Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Isolated power outages
especially in western communities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
149 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ045-080-092-193-198-241900-
/O.CON.KMHX.WW.Y.0001.260124T1800Z-260125T0900Z/
Washington-Beaufort-Jones-Northern Craven-Inland Onslow-
Including the cities of Pollocksville, Richlands, Jacksonville,
Bath, Chocowinity, Washington, Half Moon, Creswell, Plymouth,
Ernul, Cove City, Aurora, Trenton, Dover, Belhaven, Vanceboro,
Maysville, and Roper
149 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one half inch and ice accumulations up to one
tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Beaufort, Inland Onslow, Jones, Northern Craven, and
Washington Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions especially on bridges
and overpasses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
149 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ046-047-081-094-194-195-199-203-241900-
/O.CON.KMHX.WW.Y.0001.260124T1800Z-260125T0500Z/
Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Mainland Hyde-Pamlico-Southern Craven-West
Carteret-Coastal Onslow-Northern Outer Banks-
Including the cities of Manns Harbor, Engelhard, Swanquarter,
Scranton, Manteo, Atlantic Beach, Kitty Hawk, New Bern, Stumpy
Point, River Bend, Emerald Isle, Sneads Ferry, Bayboro, Arapahoe,
Swansboro, Southern Shores, Kill Devil Hills, North Topsail
Beach, East Lake, Morehead City, Vandemere, Stella, Duck,
Newport, Columbia, Gum Neck, Oriental, Havelock, Nags Head,
Fairfield Harbor, Ponzer, and Fairfield
149 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to a coating and ice accumulations up to a light
glaze.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight EST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions especially on bridges
and overpasses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
26
Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
916 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
DEZ001>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-NJZ012>014-016>027-PAZ070-071-241700-
/O.EXT.KPHI.CW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260124T1700Z/
New Castle-Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen
Annes-Talbot-Caroline-Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-
Salem-Gloucester-Camden-Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Cumberland-
Atlantic-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Coastal Ocean-Southeastern Burlington-Delaware-Philadelphia-
Including the cities of Wilmington, New Brunswick, Dover, Wharton
State Forest, Long Beach Island, Freehold, Sandy Hook,
Pennsville, Millville, Denton, Atlantic City, Camden,
Centreville, Ocean City, Hammonton, Philadelphia, Easton,
Georgetown, Mount Holly, Media, Glassboro, Cape May Court House,
Chestertown, Moorestown, Jackson, Rehoboth Beach, and Cherry Hill
916 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware,
northeast Maryland, central, northern, and southern New Jersey,
and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to
hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
901 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ029-044>046-079>081-091-241800-
/O.CON.KMHX.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Greene-Beaufort-Mainland Hyde-
Lenoir-
Including the cities of Kinston, Pink Hill, Grifton, Washington,
Swanquarter, Oak City, Williamston, Robersonville, Jamesville,
Fairfield, Chocowinity, Bethel, Greenville, Snow Hill, Belhaven,
Engelhard, Ponzer, Scranton, Farmville, Aurora, Columbia, Gum
Neck, Grimesland, Plymouth, Creswell, Walstonburg, Roper, Bath,
La Grange, and Hookerton
901 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11.
* WHERE...Beaufort, Greene, Lenoir, Mainland Hyde, Martin, Pitt,
Tyrrell, and Washington Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate
clothing, a hat, and gloves.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
901 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ047-090-092-193-241800-
/O.CON.KMHX.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
Mainland Dare-Duplin-Jones-Northern Craven-
Including the cities of Ernul, Trenton, Vanceboro, Maysville,
East Lake, Manns Harbor, Dover, Faison, Kenansville, Warsaw,
Wallace, Pollocksville, Stumpy Point, Cove City, and Beulaville
901 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13.
* WHERE...Duplin, Jones, Mainland Dare, and Northern Craven Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate
clothing, a hat, and gloves.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
901 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ203-241800-
/O.EXP.KMHX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMHX.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
Northern Outer Banks-
Including the cities of Kill Devil Hills, Manteo, Duck, Southern
Shores, Nags Head, and Kitty Hawk
901 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate
clothing, a hat, and gloves.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
553 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
DCZ001-MDZ006-008-011-013-014-503>508-VAZ025-026-036-039-040-051-053-
054-501-502-505-506-526-527-241500-
/O.CON.KLWX.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
District of Columbia-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Northwest Montgomery-Central and
Southeast Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast
Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-Augusta-Rockingham-
Nelson-Madison-Rappahannock-Culpeper-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls
Church/Alexandria-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western
Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northwest Prince William-Central and
Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
553 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland,
and central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill
values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
553 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
MDZ016>018-VAZ037-038-050-055>057-241500-
/O.CON.KLWX.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-Albemarle-Greene-Orange-Stafford-
Spotsylvania-King George-
553 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys Counties. In
Virginia, Albemarle, Greene, King George, Orange, Spotsylvania,
and Stafford Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 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.
&&
$$
EST
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
553 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
MDZ003>005-501-502-509-510-VAZ027>031-503-504-507-508-WVZ050>053-055-
501>506-241500-
/O.CON.KLWX.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Extreme Western Allegany-Central
and Eastern Allegany-Western Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Shenandoah-
Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-Western Grant-Eastern
Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-Eastern
Pendleton-
553 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, central,
northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West
Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to
hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
530 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
MDZ021>025-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-095>100-509>525-
241500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
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-Northampton-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-
530 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 4 below.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 4 below could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
530 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ012>017-030>032-102-241500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.CW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-
Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-
530 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 2 above expected.
* WHERE...Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Eastern Currituck, Gates,
Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, and Western
Currituck Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 3 above could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
&&
$$
Rogers
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
908 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
AMZ131-230-231-250000-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260125T0000Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
908 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
very rough waters.
* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
Alligator River.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Infrequent gusts up to 35 kt are possible
for another hour or so.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
908 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
AMZ150-250215-
/O.EXP.KMHX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260124T1400Z/
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260127T1800Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
908 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with occasional gusts up to
35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. Winds become easterly at 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt this evening.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will continue to shift on Sunday and
Monday as low pressure works its way through the area veering
from a E`rly direction Sun morning to a SW`rly direction at 15
to 20 kts with gusts up to 25 kts Sun afternoon while seas
remain around 6-9 ft. Winds will continue to veer on Mon to a
NW`rly direction at 20 to 25 kts with gusts up to 30 kts while
seas remain around 6-9 ft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ452>455-250100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
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-
832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For
the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg
Inlet NJ out 20 nm, 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through
Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ630-631-242015-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260124T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST
this morning.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous
to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ632-634-242015-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260125T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
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-
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north to northeast winds 20
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northeast 15 to 20 kt.
Waves 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate
accumulation of freezing spray.
* WHERE...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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Sunday.
For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous
to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ635>637-241800-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves 2
to 3 ft.
* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point,
York River and James River from Jamestown to the James River
Bridge.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ638-242015-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260125T1800Z/
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt. Waves 2 to 4 ft.
* WHERE...James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads
Bridge-Tunnel.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ650-242015-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260124T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0004.260125T0900Z-260125T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of
freezing spray. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to
25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
Watch, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
to 9 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ652-654-242015-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260125T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0004.260125T0900Z-260125T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north to northeast winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the
Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing
spray. For the Gale Watch, east to northeast winds 25 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.
* WHERE...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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Sunday.
For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning.
For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
633 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ533-541-241800-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
633 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD and
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River.
* WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, through 10 AM EST this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
633 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ534-537-542-543-241800-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
633 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT... For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation
of freezing spray. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Patuxent
River to Broomes Island MD and Tangier Sound and the inland
waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, through 10 AM EST this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Freezing Spray Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ452>455-250100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
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-
832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For
the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg
Inlet NJ out 20 nm, 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through
Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ630-631-242015-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260124T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 4 ft. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST
this morning.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous
to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ632-634-242015-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260125T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including
the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel-
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north to northeast winds 20
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming northeast 15 to 20 kt.
Waves 3 to 5 ft. For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate
accumulation of freezing spray.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek
VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA
including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST Sunday.
For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Conditions will be hazardous
to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ650-242015-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260124T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0004.260125T0900Z-260125T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of
freezing spray. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to
25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
Watch, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
to 9 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ652-654-242015-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260125T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0004.260125T0900Z-260125T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north to northeast winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the
Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing
spray. For the Gale Watch, east to northeast winds 25 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.
* WHERE...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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Sunday.
For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning.
For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ656-241500-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. For the Freezing Spray
Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
633 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ533-541-241800-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
633 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD and
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River.
* WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, through 10 AM EST this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
633 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ534-537-542-543-241800-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
633 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT... For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation
of freezing spray. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.
* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA, Patuxent
River to Broomes Island MD and Tangier Sound and the inland
waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.
* WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, through 10 AM EST this
morning.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Gale Watch
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ452>455-250100-
/O.CON.KPHI.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1800Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.A.0003.260125T1100Z-260125T2300Z/
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
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-
832 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Freezing
Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For
the Gale Watch, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to
35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg
Inlet NJ out 20 nm, 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through
Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ650-242015-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260124T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0004.260125T0900Z-260125T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out
20 nm-
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of
freezing spray. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to
25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
Watch, east winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
to 9 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague
VA out 20 nm.
* WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM EST this
afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through
Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ652-654-242015-
/O.EXP.KAKQ.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260124T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260125T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KAKQ.UP.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.A.0004.260125T0900Z-260125T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
712 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north to northeast winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the
Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing
spray. For the Gale Watch, east to northeast winds 25 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible.
* WHERE...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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EST Sunday.
For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning.
For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds can cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
916 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-251430-
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 Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
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-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard-
Southeast Harford-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
916 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the
Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through
central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire area until
noon.
A Freezing Spray Advisory is in effect for the waters south of
Drum Point toward Tangier Sound until 1pm.
A Low Water Advisory is in effect for the waters south of Sandy Point
to Smith Point and for the lower Potomac River until 10am.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the entire area starting
later this evening and continuing overnight. Significant snow and
sleet accumulations are expected along with ice accumulation from
freezing rain. The impacts may lead to significant travel delays,
closures, and threats to life and property.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the entire area through
Sunday night. Significant snow and sleet accumulations are
expected along with ice accumulation from freezing rain. The
impacts may lead to significant travel delays, closures, and
threats to life and property.
Dangerously cold wind chills are also possible at times from
through most of next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters should report snow and ice amounts to the National
Weather Service.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
916 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-251430-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
916 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire area until
noon.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the entire area starting
later this evening and continuing overnight. Significant snow and
sleet accumulations are expected along with ice accumulation from
freezing rain. The impacts may lead to significant travel delays,
closures, and threats to life and property.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the entire area through
Sunday night. Significant snow and sleet accumulations are
expected along with ice accumulation from freezing rain. The
impacts may lead to significant travel delays, closures, and
threats to life and property.
Dangerously cold wind chills are also possible at times from
Saturday through most of next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters should report snow and ice amounts to the National
Weather Service.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
916 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
MDZ501-502-509-510-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-251430-
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-
916 AM EST Sat Jan 24 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
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the Allegheny Mountains
until noon.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the entire area starting
later this evening and continuing overnight. Significant snow and
sleet accumulations are expected along with ice accumulation from
freezing rain. The impacts may lead to significant travel delays,
closures, and threats to life and property.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the entire area through
Sunday night east of the Allegheny Front, and through Monday
morning along and west of the Allegheny Front. Significant snow
and sleet accumulations are expected along with ice accumulation
from freezing rain. The impacts may lead to significant travel
delays, closures,and threats to life and property.
Dangerously cold wind chills are also possible at times from
Saturday through most of next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters should report snow and ice amounts to the National
Weather Service.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
508 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
MDZ012-015-019-020-251015-
Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-Caroline-
508 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST MONDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Maryland.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
Winter Storm Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
A significant winter storm is expected bringing major impacts to the
area. Poor conditions will begin late Saturday Night and continue
through early Monday Morning. A prolonged stretch of very cold
temperatures is expected thereafter.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
434 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ029-044-079-090-091-250945-
Martin-Pitt-Greene-Duplin-Lenoir-
434 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Weather Advisory.
Wind chill temperatures in the single digits are forecast Monday
night into Tuesday morning. More significant cold temperatures are
also forecast for late week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
434 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ045-080-092-193-250945-
Washington-Beaufort-Jones-Northern Craven-
434 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EST SUNDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Wind chill temperatures in the single digits are forecast Monday
night into Tuesday morning. More significant cold temperatures are
also forecast for late week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
434 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ046-047-081-250945-
Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Mainland Hyde-
434 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Wind chill temperatures in the single digits are forecast Monday
night into Tuesday morning. More significant cold temperatures are
also forecast for late week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
434 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ203-250945-
Northern Outer Banks-
434 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO
1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Wind Advisory.
Cold Weather Advisory.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Wind chill temperatures in the low teens, approaching the single
digit range, are forecast Monday night into Tuesday morning. More
significant cold temperatures are also forecast for late week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
411 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
MDZ021-NCZ012>014-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-096-509>524-
250915-
Dorchester-Northampton-Hertford-Gates-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-Suffolk-
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-
411 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM
EST MONDAY...
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.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
Winter Storm Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
411 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
MDZ022>025-VAZ095-097>100-525-250915-
Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
Norfolk/Portsmouth-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Accomack-Northampton-
Hampton/Poquoson-
411 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM
EST SUNDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, eastern
Virginia and southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
Winter Storm Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
411 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ015>017-030>032-102-250915-
Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-
Eastern Currituck-
411 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO
1 PM EST SUNDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Cold Weather Advisory.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
356 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-
WVZ042>044-507-508-250900-
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Watauga-Wilkes-
Yadkin-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-
Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-
Patrick-Franklin-Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-
Appomattox-Buckingham-Halifax-Charlotte-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-
Eastern Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
356 AM EST Sat Jan 24 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM
EST MONDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central North Carolina,
northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia,
southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West
Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are requested to report accumulations of any snow,
sleet and ice, as well as any damage observed in their area.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
102 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026
NCZ007-021>024-038-039-241815-
Person-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Davidson-Randolph-
102 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM
EST MONDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
In addition, dangerously cold temperatures are expected this weekend
through early next week. Check weather.gov/rah/winter for the latest
information.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
102 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026
NCZ008>011-025>028-040>043-073>077-083>086-241815-
Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-
Chatham-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-
Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-
102 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST
MONDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
In addition, dangerously cold temperatures are expected this weekend
through early next week. Check weather.gov/rah/winter for the latest
information.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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