Winter Storm Warning Issued for Portions of East Central and Southeast Virginia
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening, with 3 to 5 inches of snow and 35 mph wind gusts expected across several Virginia counties.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- East Central and Southeast Virginia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wakefield VA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Central and Southeast Virginia.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA. The warning is effective starting Sunday afternoon and is scheduled to remain in place until Monday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning covers portions of east central, eastern, and southeast Virginia. Specific areas include:
- Westmoreland
- Richmond
- Northumberland
- Lancaster
- Gloucester
- Middlesex
- Mathews
- Western and Eastern King and Queen
- Western and Eastern Essex
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions and information, call 511.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected throughout the region, with total snow accumulations projected between 3 and 5 inches. In addition to the snowfall, winds could gust as high as 35 mph, further reducing visibility and safety.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 1:00 PM EST on Sunday, February 22, and is set to expire at 7:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23. The National Weather Service notes that these hazardous conditions are likely to impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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