... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 am EST early
this morning...
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 am EST early
this morning.
* Areas affected: lower Maryland and Virginia Eastern Shore.
* Hazards: snow and blowing snow.
* Accumulations: around 1 inch.
* Winds: northwest 25 to 35 mph... with frequent gusts of 40 to 45
mph.
* Timing: steady light to moderate snow through 4 am... then
tapering off to flurries.
* Impacts: limited visibility and the potential for slick roads
especially on elevated surfaces.
Precautionary/preparedness actions... a Winter Weather Advisory
for snow and blowing snow means that visibility will be limited
due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when
traveling... especially in open areas.
Melfa, VA
Current Conditions
25 °F
Light Snow
Updated — 12:55 AM EST on February 12, 2012
Local Radar
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Melfa
25 °F - Light Snow
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Wallops Island
26 °F - Light Snow Mist
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Salisbury
27 °F - Light Snow
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St. Inigoes
26 °F - Light Snow
Forecast for Accomack (23410)
Sunday
 Partly Cloudy
H 36° / L 23°
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Monday
 Clear
H 45° / L 29°
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Tuesday
 Chance of Rain
H 47° / L 38°
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Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
H 49° / L 38°
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Thursday
Chance of Rain
H 49° / L 40°
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Clear and brisk. Lows in the mid 20s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
SundayPartly sunny. A chance of snow showers early in the morning. Windy with highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph...decreasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow 40 percent.
Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Monday NightMostly clear in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 30. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s.
Tuesday NightMostly cloudy in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Partly sunny in the morning...then becoming cloudy. Highs around 50.
Thursday NightMostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s.
Statement as of 12:29 am EST on February 12, 2012
Winter Weather Advisory
Statement as of 12:00 am EST on February 12, 2012
Wind Advisory
... Wind Advisory in effect until 10 am EST Sunday...
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Wind
Advisory... which is in effect until 10 am EST Sunday.
* Areas affected: lower Maryland Eastern Shore and Virginia
Eastern Shore including Cambridge... Salisbury... Ocean
City... Melfa... chincoteaguew and Cape Charles.
* Hazards: strong northwest winds in excess of 40 mph.
* Winds: frequent strong wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph with isolated
gusts to near 50 mph.
* Timing: strong winds will persist overnight through 10 am Sunday
morning. Winds will slowly decrease by afternoon.
* Impacts: some minor damage may result from the frequent strong
wind gusts. A few downed trees can be expected. Light objects
such as trash cans and lawn furniture will be blown around.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds
this strong can make driving difficult... especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
