Note: The Wind Advisory has expired for the DC region. The most recent advisory issuances before the expiration are below.
A Wind Advisory is in effect to 10 pm Saturday, February 7, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
MARYLAND: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Cecil, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Montgomery, Howard, Harford.
VIRGINIA: Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, northern Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING…
…EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY…
…HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED…
WHAT…For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
WHERE…The District of Columbia, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your local county or city website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
A Wind Advisory is in effect to 10 pm Saturday, February 7, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Washington, Frederick, Carroll, central/eastern Allegany.
VIRGINIA: Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren, Clarke.
WEST VIRGINIA: Hampshire, Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson, Hardy, eastern Grant, eastern Mineral.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING…
…EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY…
…HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED…
WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero in the valleys, and 20 below zero on the ridges.
WHERE…Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
A Wind Advisory is in effect to 10 pm Saturday, February 7, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Charles, St. Mary’s.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING…
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY…
…HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED…
WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero.
WHERE…Charles and St. Marys Counties.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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.
A Wind Advisory is in effect to 10 pm Saturday, February 7, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: eastern Highland.
WEST VIRGINIA: eastern Pendleton.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING…
…EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY…
…HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED…
WHAT…For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero.
WHERE…In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton County.
WHEN…For the Wind Advisory, until 10 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.
IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The cold wind chills as low as 20 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.