Essex County, VA

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In effect from Tuesday 04/21 2:00 AM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 9:00 AM EDT

Issued by NWS Wakefield VA

What

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible.

Where

Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, north central, and south central Virginia.

When

From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

Impacts

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

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Areas impacted

  • Dorchester
  • Wicomico
  • Somerset
  • Inland Worcester
  • Fluvanna
  • Prince Edward
  • Cumberland
  • Goochland
  • Caroline
  • Mecklenburg
  • Lunenburg
  • Nottoway
  • Amelia
  • Powhatan
  • Westmoreland
  • Brunswick
  • Dinwiddie
  • Western Louisa
  • Eastern Louisa
  • Western Hanover
  • Eastern Hanover
  • Western Chesterfield
  • Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)
  • Western King William
  • Western King and Queen
  • Western Essex

Tips to stay safe

A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area. 

  • Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
  • Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
  • Drain in-ground sprinkler systems 

In effect from Tuesday 04/21 2:00 AM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 9:00 AM EDT

Issued by NWS Wakefield VA

What

Temperatures as low as 36 will result in frost formation.

Where

Portions of northeast North Carolina and central, east central, south central, and southeast Virginia.

When

From 2 AM to 9 AM EDT Tuesday.

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.


Areas impacted

  • Northampton
  • Hertford
  • Gates
  • Bertie
  • Richmond
  • Prince George
  • Charles City
  • New Kent
  • Greensville
  • Sussex
  • Surry
  • James City
  • Southampton
  • Chesapeake
  • Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)
  • Eastern Henrico
  • Eastern King William
  • Eastern King and Queen
  • Eastern Essex
  • Isle of Wight
  • Suffolk

Tips to stay safe

A Frost Advisory means that your area is likely to see frost developing overnight, which can harm young or vulnerable plants. Cover these plants before the sun goes down to help them retain heat. 

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Increased Fire Danger Today

Created by the NWS Wakefield WFO

The combination of breezy NW winds, low Relative Humidity, & dry ground will result in an Increased Fire Danger today.

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