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Winter Storm Warning issued February 10 at 8:10PM EST until February 12 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
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Winter Storm Watch issued February 9 at 2:51PM EST until February 12 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 3:14AM EST until January 23 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 0 to 5 above. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
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Special Weather Statement issued January 22 at 4:15AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Snowfall last night was around 1 inch from around the City of Emporia northeast across Sussex and Surry counties, James City County and the City of Williamsburg, and the eastern portion of the Middle Peninsula. The snow quickly stuck to surfaces given cold temperatures and will linger this morning resulting in snow covered roads. If traveling across the area during the morning commute, slow down and allow for plenty of space between yourself and other vehicles.
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Heavy Freezing Spray Advisory issued January 21 at 4:28AM EST until January 21 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia- North Carolina border out to 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks
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Small Craft Advisory issued January 21 at 4:28AM EST until January 22 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation of freezing spray. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result