Extreme Cold Warning

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 312 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM EST THIS EVENING... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 3 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 9 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 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 1 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.