Active AlertsFredericksburg, VA
Cold Weather Advisory
What: Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.
Where: King George, Orange, Spotsylvania, Culpeper, Southern Fauquier, Stafford, Madison, and Rappahannock Counties.
When: From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday.
Impacts: The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.