Extreme Cold Warning

Locations Affected

Roanoke, VA ∙ Lafayette, VA ∙ Covington, VA ∙ Buena Vista, VA ∙ Jefferson, NC ∙ Boonville, NC ∙ Freeman, WV ∙ Green Sulphur Springs, WV ∙ Frankford, WV ∙ Fries, VA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Blacksburg VA 713 PM EST Sat Jan 31 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

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