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Winter Weather

Freeze Warning (WARNING) - expires October 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT

Areas affected: Frederick; Carroll; Culpeper; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Western Loudoun

Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 7:02PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

- WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30\.

• WHERE...In Maryland, Carroll and Frederick Counties. In Virginia, Culpeper, Northern Fauquier, Southern Fauquier, and Western Loudoun Counties.

• WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Monday.

• IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

• ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect the coldest temperatures in valleys and other low-lying areas.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Frost Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires October 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT

Areas affected: Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Dickenson; Buchanan; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Mingo; Logan; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Taylor; McDowell; Wyoming

Frost Advisory issued October 19 at 1:27AM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

- WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

• WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.

• WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

• IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

• ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy sub-freezing temperatures are expected across the typical valley cold spots away from lakes and rivers.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Source: NWS Charleston WV

Frost Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires October 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT

Areas affected: Northern Baltimore; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; Northwest Harford; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Fairfax; Eastern Loudoun; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park

Frost Advisory issued October 18 at 7:02PM EDT until October 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

- WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation.

• WHERE...Portions of central and northern Maryland and central, northern, and northwest Virginia.

• WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Monday.

• IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

What to do: Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Source: NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Flooding

Coastal Flood Watch (WATCH) - expires October 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

Areas affected: Maryland Beaches; Accomack; Northampton

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

- WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

• WHERE...In Maryland, Maryland Beaches County. In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.

• WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

• IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Source: NWS Wakefield VA

Coastal Flood Watch (WATCH) - expires October 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

Areas affected: Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

- WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

• WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach.

• WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Monday night through Wednesday morning.

• IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Source: NWS Wakefield VA

Coastal Flood Watch (WATCH) - expires October 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

Areas affected: Surry; James City

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

- WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

• WHERE...Surry and James City Counties.

• WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

• IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Source: NWS Wakefield VA

Coastal Flood Watch (WATCH) - expires October 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

Areas affected: Newport News

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

- WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

• WHERE...Newport News County.

• WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

• IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Source: NWS Wakefield VA

Coastal Flood Watch (WATCH) - expires October 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

Areas affected: Isle of Wight

Coastal Flood Watch issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

- WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

• WHERE...Isle of Wight County.

• WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

• IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Source: NWS Wakefield VA

Coastal Flood Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires October 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

Areas affected: Eastern Currituck; Virginia Beach

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 20 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

- WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

• WHERE...In North Carolina, Eastern Currituck County. In Virginia, Virginia Beach.

• WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Monday to midnight EDT Monday night. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Monday night through Wednesday morning.

• IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Source: NWS Wakefield VA

Coastal Flood Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires October 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

Areas affected: Newport News

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

- WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

• WHERE...Newport News County.

• WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

• IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Source: NWS Wakefield VA

Coastal Flood Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires October 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

Areas affected: Hampton/Poquoson

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

- WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

• WHERE...Hampton/Poquoson County.

• WHEN...From noon Monday to 2 PM EDT Tuesday.

• 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.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Source: NWS Wakefield VA

Coastal Flood Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires October 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

Areas affected: Chesapeake; Suffolk; Norfolk; Portsmouth

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 20 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

- WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

• WHERE...Chesapeake and Suffolk, and Norfolk and Portsmouth Counties.

• WHEN...From 2 PM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

• 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.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Source: NWS Wakefield VA

Coastal Flood Advisory (ADVISORY) - expires October 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT

Areas affected: Isle of Wight

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 9:56PM EDT until October 20 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

- WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Coastal Flood Watch, up to one foot of inundation above ground level possible in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

• WHERE...Isle of Wight County.

• WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

• IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

What to do: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Source: NWS Wakefield VA

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