Stafford County, VA
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 04/21 2:00 AM EDT – Tuesday 04/21 10:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
What
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected, especially in outlying areas away from larger bodies of water.
Where
Portions of DC, central, northern, and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.
When
From 2 AM to 10 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
- District of Columbia
- Southern Baltimore
- Prince Georges
- Anne Arundel
- Charles
- St. Marys
- Calvert
- Central and Southeast Montgomery
- Central and Southeast Howard
- Southeast Harford
- Nelson
- Albemarle
- Fairfax
- Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria
- Stafford
- Spotsylvania
- King George
- Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park
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 Monday 04/20 1:00 AM EDT – Monday 04/20 7:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
The combination of 10 hour fuel moistures around 10 to 12 percent relative humidities around 20 to 25 percent, and frequent wind gusts around 20 to 25 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. Even with some light rainfall yesterday, there was adequate sun and gusty winds this afternoon to rapidly dry fuels.
Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
Lastly, remember to obey local burn bans. For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit your state forestry or environmental protection website.
For Virginia, visit dof.virginia.gov
Areas impacted
- Augusta
- Rockingham
- Page
- Nelson
- Albemarle
- Greene
- Madison
- Rappahannock
- Orange
- Culpeper
- Stafford
- Spotsylvania
- King George
- Southern Fauquier
- Western Highland
- Eastern Highland
- Northern Virginia Blue Ridge
- Central Virginia Blue Ridge
Briefing
From the forecaster
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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