In effect from Wednesday, Jan 28 2026 12:47 PM - Thursday, Jan 29 2026 11:00 AM
Issued by NWS Charleston WV
What:
Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below.
Where:
Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties.
When:
Until 11 AM EST Thursday.
Impacts:
The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Instructions: Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Areas Impacted:
Northwest Pocahontas
Southeast Randolph
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Extreme Cold Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Jan 28 2026 12:41 PM - Thursday, Jan 29 2026 11:00 AM
Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
What:
Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero.
Coldest temperatures during the overnight and early morning hours.
Where:
In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia,
Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.
When:
Until 11 AM EST Thursday.
Impacts:
The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Additional Details:
Additional Cold Weather Headlines are
expected at times through the end of the week as the region
remains in an Arctic airmass.
Instructions: Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.
Areas Impacted:
Western Highland
Western Grant
Western Pendleton
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Extreme Cold Warning
In effect from Wednesday, Jan 28 2026 11:16 AM - Thursday, Jan 29 2026 11:00 AM
Issued by NWS Pittsburgh PA
What:
Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
expected. The coldest wind chills are expected Thursday morning.
Where:
Eastern Tucker County.
When:
Until 11 AM EST Thursday.
Impacts:
The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured
water pipes.
Additional Details:
Minimum wind chill values in the higher
elevations of PA and WV could reach as low as 30 below zero.
Instructions: Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.
