Weather Warnings for Virginia

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Virginia
Alerts Updated: February 23, 2026, 1:44 pm  UTC


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 8:44AM EST until February 23 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one half inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northampton and Accomack Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 8:44 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Accomack; Northampton


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 8:44AM EST until February 23 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Summary: * WHAT...Patchy blowing snow and lingering black ice. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...James City and York Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 8:44 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  James City; York


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 8:44AM EST until February 23 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Summary: * WHAT...Patchy blowing snow and lingering black ice. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, eastern, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 8:44 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Gloucester; Middlesex; Mathews; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex


Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 8:13AM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, with the highest amounts along the western facing slopes above 3,000 feet. The strongest winds are expected this morning and again later this afternoon/evening with northwest winds gusting around 35 to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Use caution traveling I-68/US-40 west of LaVale, MD, US-48 west of Moorefield, WV, US-33/WV-28 west of Franklin, WV, and US-250 west of Monterey, VA.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 8:13 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 4:15 pm
Area:  Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Western Highland; Western Grant; Western Pendleton


Special Weather Statement issued February 23 at 5:53AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Summary: As temperatures fall below freezing this morning, any lingering moisture on untreated surfaces such as roads, bridges, overpasses, and sidewalks may freeze. This could lead to hazardous travel conditions, so use caution if on the roads this morning. Temperatures rise above freezing by 9 AM.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 5:53 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 9:00 am
Area:  Northampton; Hertford; Gates; Pasquotank; Camden; Bertie; Chowan; Perquimans; Fluvanna; Prince Edward; Cumberland; Goochland; Caroline; Mecklenburg; Lunenburg; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Brunswick; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Charles City; New Kent; Greensville; Sussex; Surry; Southampton; Isle of Wight; Suffolk; Chesapeake; 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


Wind Advisory issued February 23 at 3:10AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 3:10 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 3:15 pm
Area:  Alleghany; Surry; Bland; Giles; Wythe; Pulaski; Montgomery; Carroll; Floyd; Craig; Alleghany; Bath; Roanoke; Botetourt; Rockbridge; Patrick; Franklin; Bedford; Amherst; Henry; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier


Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 3:10AM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow mainly for elevations above 3500 Feet. Additional snow accumulations ranging from 1 to 2 inches in the lower elevations, to up to 6 inches above 3500 feet, especially in places like Beech Mountain, Mount Rogers and Flattop Mountain. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Grayson and Smyth Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures falling into the teens this morning, combined with the wind, will result in wind chills near zero.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 3:10 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 3:15 pm
Area:  Ashe; Watauga; Smyth; Grayson


Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 3:10AM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Virginia, Tazewell County. In West Virginia, Mercer and Summers Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures falling into the teens this morning, combined with the wind, will result in wind chills near zero.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 3:10 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 3:15 pm
Area:  Tazewell; Mercer; Summers


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 3:10AM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Virginia, Bland, Giles, and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures falling to near 20 degrees this morning, combined with the wind, will result in wind chills in the single digits.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 3:10 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 3:15 pm
Area:  Bland; Giles; Bath; Monroe; Eastern Greenbrier


Wind Advisory issued February 23 at 2:23AM EST until February 23 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Summary: * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect wind chills to fall into the single digits this afternoon to below zero at elevations above 3000 feet.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 2:23 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 10:30 am
Area:  Western Highland; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Western Grant; Western Pendleton


Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 23 at 2:18AM EST until February 23 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Summary: * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Worcester County in Maryland and Northampton County in Virginia. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 2:18 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  Inland Worcester; Northampton


Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 23 at 2:18AM EST until February 23 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Summary: * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 2:18 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  Norfolk/Portsmouth; Virginia Beach


High Surf Advisory issued February 23 at 2:18AM EST until February 23 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Maryland, areas along the Atlantic coast of Worcester County including Ocean City. In Virginia, areas along the Atlantic coast of Accomack County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 2:18 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  Maryland Beaches; Accomack


Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 23 at 2:18AM EST until February 23 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Maryland, areas along the Atlantic coast of Worcester County including Ocean City. In Virginia, areas along the Atlantic coast of Accomack County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 2:18 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 2:00 pm
Area:  Maryland Beaches; Accomack


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:33AM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Summary: * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Buchanan and Dickenson Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 1:33 am      Expires:  February 23, 2026, 9:45 am
Area:  Dickenson; Buchanan


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:16AM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Summary: * WHAT...Occasional snow showers continue through tonight. Total accumulations of a dusting up to 2 inches are possible for elevations 2000 feet or greater. Lesser accumulations of a dusting to an inch are expected for lower elevations. * WHERE...Lee and Scott VA Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 1:16 am      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Lee; Scott


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 1:16AM EST until February 24 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Summary: * WHAT...Occasional snow showers through tonight. Additional accumulations between 1 to 3 inches. Isolated higher amounts possible in the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Wind chills dropping to near zero wind chills. * WHERE...Russell, Washington VA, and Wise Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 1:16 am      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Wise; Russell; Washington


The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled.

Summary: The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 9:43 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 9:59 pm
Area:  Caroline; New Kent; Western King William; Eastern King William


The Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled.

Summary: The Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 9:43 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 9:59 pm
Area:  Goochland; Nottoway; Amelia; Powhatan; Dinwiddie; Prince George; Sussex; Southampton; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa; Western Chesterfield; Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights); Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico