Weather Alert in Maryland
Special Weather Statement issued February 7 at 4:27AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
AREAS AFFECTED: Somerset; Goochland; Caroline; Westmoreland; Richmond; Northumberland; Lancaster; Charles City; New Kent; Gloucester; Middlesex; Mathews; James City; Accomack; Western Louisa; Eastern Louisa; Western Hanover; Eastern Hanover; Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond); Eastern Henrico; Western King William; Eastern King William; Western King and Queen; Eastern King and Queen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex
DESCRIPTION: At 426 AM EST, a snow squall was located along a line extending from 7 miles north of Fair Port to near King William to near Gum Spring. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Winds in excess of 30 mph, reduced visibility, and a quick dusting up to a half of an inch of snow are possible with this squall. This squall will be near... King William, Ashland, Randolph Macon College, Robley, King And Queen Court House, Fair Port, Hanover, Stevensville, Jamaica, and Montpelier around 430 AM EST. Mechanicsville, Lancaster, Oilville, Church View, and Glen Allen around 435 AM EST. Kilmarnock, Urbanna, Laurel, Lakeside, Tunstall, and Little Plymouth around 440 AM EST. Richmond, West Point, Tuckahoe, White Stone, Saluda, and East Highland Park around 445 AM EST. New Kent, Virginia Union University, Highland Springs, Talleysville, Glenns, and Shacklefords around 450 AM EST. University Of Richmond, Downtown Richmond, Bon Air, Virginia Commonwealth University, Hartfield, and Bottoms Bridge around 455 AM EST. Deltaville, Roxbury, Blakes, and Barhamsville around 500 AM EST. Gloucester Courthouse, Bensley, Gwynn, and Providence Forge around 505 AM EST. Other locations impacted by this squall include Currioman Landing, Brook Vale, Belle Isle State Park, Sandston, Mount Landing, Cooke, Piney Grove, Dutton, Browns Store, and Village. Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this dangerous snow squall. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads are likely to lead to accidents. Consider delaying travel until the squall passes your location.
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
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weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
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