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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
116 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

WVZ515>524-080230-
/O.NEW.KRLX.WW.Y.0021.251208T0600Z-251209T0200Z/
Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-Southeast
Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-
Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the cities of Meadow Bridge, Cowen, Prosperity,
Beckley, Sophia, Oak Hill, Fayetteville, Snowshoe, Marlinton,
Summersville, Craigsville, Bradley, Birch River, Webster Springs,
Holly River State Park, Richwood, and Montgomery
116 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use
  caution while driving. The hazardous conditions could impact the
  Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized totals of up to 5 inches could
  occur in some locations, primarily across the higher ridges.

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 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal
for your state.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

&&

$$

GW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1253 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

VAZ025-036-037-508-080200-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WW.Y.0025.251208T1000Z-251208T2200Z/
Augusta-Nelson-Albemarle-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
1253 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 5 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches,
  with locally up to 4 inches possible along the Blue Ridge
  Mountains.

* WHERE...Albemarle, Nelson, and Augusta Counties, and Central
  Virginia Blue Ridge.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 5 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will spread into the area during the
  early morning hours, then gradually taper off during the
  afternoon. With subfreezing temperatures in place, snow should
  easily accumulate on roadways, leading to slippery travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

ADS

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1243 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

NCZ001-002-018-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-WVZ042>044-507-508-081000-
/O.CON.KRNK.WW.Y.0021.251208T0600Z-251209T0600Z/
Ashe-Alleghany NC-Watauga-Tazewell-Smyth-Bland-Giles-Wythe-
Pulaski-Montgomery-Grayson-Carroll-Floyd-Craig-Alleghany VA-Bath-
Roanoke-Botetourt-Rockbridge-Mercer-Summers-Monroe-Eastern
Greenbrier-Western Greenbrier-
Including the cities of Whitetop, Sparta, Buena Vista, Boone,
Salem, Lewisburg, Clifton Forge, Flat Top, Wytheville, Covington,
Pearisburg, Marion, West Jefferson, White Sulphur Springs, Hot
Springs, Roanoke, Tazewell, Bluefield, Fincastle, Bland, Floyd,
Lexington, Alderson, Independence, Hinton, Troutdale, Union,
Quinwood, New Castle, Blacksburg, Volney, Duo, Radford, Galax,
Hix, Rainelle, and Pulaski
1243 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1
AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
  inches with locally higher possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west
  central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$

AB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1243 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

NCZ003>006-019-020-VAZ032>035-043>047-058-059-081000-
/O.EXA.KRNK.WW.Y.0021.251208T0600Z-251209T0600Z/
Surry-Stokes-Rockingham-Caswell-Wilkes-Yadkin-Patrick-Franklin-
Bedford-Amherst-Henry-Pittsylvania-Campbell-Appomattox-Buckingham-
Halifax-Charlotte-
Including the cities of South Boston, Danbury, Wilkesboro,
Dobson, Rocky Mount, Amherst, Keysville, Martinsville, Stuart,
Yanceyville, Eden, Appomattox, Yadkinville, Bedford, Lynchburg,
and Danville
1243 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
  with locally higher possible.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and
  central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

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.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
131 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

ANZ530-531-538-539-080245-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0177.251208T0600Z-251208T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-
131 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay north of Sandy Point MD, Patapsco River
  including Baltimore Harbor, and Chester River to Queenstown MD.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
131 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

ANZ532-533-540>542-080245-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0177.251208T0600Z-251209T0600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
131 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point MD to Drum Point MD,
  Eastern Bay, Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little
  Choptank River, and Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
131 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

ANZ534-537-543-080245-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0177.251208T0800Z-251209T0600Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
131 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA,
  Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and
  Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
  Island.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
131 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

ANZ535-536-080245-
/O.CON.KLWX.SC.Y.0177.251208T0800Z-251208T2300Z/
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
131 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM EST Monday.

* 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
1152 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

ANZ630>632-080100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.251208T0900Z-251209T1100Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA-
1152 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO
6 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA,
  Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA and
  Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM EST this
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM Monday to 6
  AM EST Tuesday.

* 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
1152 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

ANZ635>638-080100-
/O.CAN.KAKQ.MF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-251207T1700Z/
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.251208T0900Z-251209T0500Z/
Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point-York River-
James River from Jamestown to the James River Bridge-
James River from James River Bridge to Hampton Roads Bridge-
Tunnel-
1152 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
  2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Rappahannock River from Urbanna to Windmill Point,
  York River, James River from Jamestown to the James River
  Bridge and James River from James River Bridge to Hampton
  Roads Bridge- Tunnel.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to midnight EST Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Gale Watch


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
1152 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

ANZ654-656-658-080100-
/O.CON.KAKQ.GL.A.0022.251208T1400Z-251209T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
1152 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  6 to 9 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
  Light VA out 20 nm, Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to
  Virginia-North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters
  from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1257 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

VAZ055>057-502-080300-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-Southern Fauquier-
Including the cities of Falmouth, Fredericksburg, Dahlgren,
and Turnbull
1257 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...POTENTIAL WINTER COMMUTING HAZARD FOR THE GREATER
FREDERICKSBURG AREA MONDAY MORNING...

There is a potential for hazardous commuting conditions for the
Monday morning commute. Snow is POSSIBLE (a 30 to 50 percent
chance) Monday morning across Southern Fauquier, King George,
Spotsylvania, and Stafford Counties. The potential snow may begin
during the 7 to 9 AM time frame, which could cause a coating of
accumulation on area roads.

If this threat does materialize during the Monday morning rush-
hour, roads could quickly turn slippery. This could lead to
hazardous traveling conditions, accidents, and delays.

If commuting Monday morning, be aware of the POSSIBILITY of
travel disruptions. Plan ahead by allowing for extra travel time,
and consider using public transportation and telework options.

Stay tuned for updates on this potential winter weather episode.

$$


Air Quality Alert


PAZ057-059-063-065-066-080500-
Dauphin-Lebanon-Cumberland-York-Lancaster-
330 PM EST Sat Dec 6 2025

...AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR SUNDAY DECEMBER 7...

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has
issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert on Sunday for the
Susquehanna Valley.

A Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children, people
suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases,
and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized
by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles,
visit http://www.airnow.gov and http://www.aqpartners.state.pa.us.

$$


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
122 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-081830-
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-
122 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

A Winter Weather Advisory begins at 5 AM for Albemarle, Augusta,
and Nelson Counties.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

The Winter Weather Advisory for Albemarle, Augusta, and Nelson
Counties continues until 5 PM Monday. Light snow may create
slippery travel as far north as Luray to Warrenton, and the
advisory may need to be expanded.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
1257 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

NCZ001>006-018>020-VAZ007-009>020-022>024-032>035-043>047-058-059-
WVZ042>044-507-508-081800-
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-
1257 PM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY...

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...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

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 Wakefield VA
457 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

MDZ021>025-NCZ012>014-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-096-097-
099-509>524-081000-
Dorchester-Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-
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-Chesapeake-Accomack-
Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-
Western Chesterfield-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
457 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

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.

   Freezing Fog Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Some snow is possible on Monday with accumulations likely limited to
the Piedmont and southern Virginia.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
457 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

VAZ095-098-100-081000-
Norfolk/Portsmouth-Virginia Beach-Northampton-
457 AM EST Sun Dec 7 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST THIS MORNING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for 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.

   Dense Fog Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

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NOAA National Weather Service
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Silver Spring, MD 20910
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