Active AlertsPortsmouth, VA

Winter Storm Warning

Issued at Sat 8:49 AM Jan. 31
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In North Carolina, go to http://DriveNC.gov for road information In Virginia, call 511 for road information. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
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Coastal Flood Warning

Issued at Sat 6:21 AM Jan. 31
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
Where: Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake.
When: From 3 AM to 1 PM EST Sunday.
Impacts: Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 1 to 2 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.

Recommended Action

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

High Wind Warning

Issued at Sat 12:48 AM Jan. 31
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 above expected. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below expected.
Where: Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Virginia Beach.
When: For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday.
Impacts: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Recommended Action

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Warning

Issued at Sat 12:48 AM Jan. 31
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 above expected. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below expected.
Where: Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Virginia Beach.
When: For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday.
Impacts: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Recommended Action

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory

Issued at Sat 12:48 AM Jan. 31
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 above expected. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below expected.
Where: Norfolk/Portsmouth County, and Virginia Beach.
When: For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday.
Impacts: Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Recommended Action

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

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