Cold Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Baltimore, MD ∙ Washington, DC ∙ Alexandria, VA ∙ Gaithersburg, MD ∙ Rockville, MD ∙ Frederick, MD ∙ Bowie, MD ∙ Piney Point, MD ∙ Bloomington, MD ∙ Martinsburg Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport, WV

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 730 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass. 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. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

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