Weather Warnings for Virginia

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Virginia
Alerts Updated: April 20, 2026, 4:54 am  UTC


Frost Advisory issued April 20 at 12:54AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Summary: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...In Kentucky, Lawrence County. In Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson Counties. In West Virginia, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  April 20, 2026, 12:54 am      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Lawrence; Dickenson; Buchanan; Wayne; Lincoln; Mingo; Logan; McDowell


Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Summary: The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across Virginia through this evening. Residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 20, 2026, 12:22 am      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte


Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 12:15AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 20, 2026, 12:15 am      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  Ashe; Alleghany; Watauga; Tazewell; Smyth; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Grayson; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Pittsylvania; Campbell; Appomattox; Buckingham; Halifax; Charlotte


Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 11:35PM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 30 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 11:35 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 7:45 am
Area:  Washington; Frederick; Carroll; Northern Baltimore; Cecil; Northwest Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Northwest Harford; Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Frederick; Page; Warren; Clarke; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Northwest Prince William; Morgan; Berkeley; Jefferson


Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 11:35PM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected, especially in outlying areas away from larger bodies of water. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northern, and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 11:35 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 7:45 am
Area:  District of Columbia; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Charles; St. Marys; Calvert; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Central and Southeast Howard; Southeast Harford; Nelson; Albemarle; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Stafford; Spotsylvania; King George; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park


Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 8:09PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, north central, and south central Virginia. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 8:09 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 4:30 am
Area:  Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Fluvanna; Prince Edward; Cumberland; Goochland; Caroline; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Westmoreland; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Western King William; Western King and Queen; Western Essex


Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 5:33PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Summary: The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 10 to 12 percent relative humidities around 20 to 25 percent, and frequent wind gusts around 20 to 25 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires on Monday. Even with some light rainfall today, there was adequate sun and gusty winds this afternoon to rapidly dry fuels once again ahead of Monday. Further expansion north may be needed in the future, but uncertainty with cloudcover, along with about twice as much rainfall, may make things a bit less favorable north of this statement. An updated will be issued early Monday morning. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website. For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 5:33 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Augusta; Rockingham; Page; Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Stafford; Spotsylvania; King George; Southern Fauquier; Western Highland; Eastern Highland; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge


Special Weather Statement issued April 19 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Summary: The combination of low relative humidity values in the 20 to 30 percent range, dry fuels, and gusty northwest winds will result in an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires across much of central and eastern Virginia Monday afternoon. Residents are urged to exercise caution handling any potential ignition source, including machinery, cigarettes, and matches. Be sure to properly discard all smoking materials. Any dry grasses and tree litter that ignite will have the potential to spread quickly. Virginia residents are reminded that open burning is prohibited before 4 PM EDT each day through April 30th.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 5:00 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Fluvanna; Prince Edward; Cumberland; Goochland; Caroline; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Middlesex; Mathews; Greensville; Sussex; Surry; James City; Southampton; Chesapeake; Virginia Beach; Accomack; Northampton; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; York; Newport News; Hampton/Poquoson; Isle of Wight; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth