Wakefield, Virginia – A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect across portions of Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina through Monday morning, as dangerously low wind chills continue to impact the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, wind chill values are expected to drop as low as 1 degree below zero in parts of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, including Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester counties. In Northampton and Accomack counties in Virginia, similarly cold conditions are expected through 10 a.m. Monday.
Farther south, the advisory also includes portions of northeast North Carolina, where wind chills as low as 5 to 8 degrees above zero are expected overnight into Monday morning. Affected counties include Gates, Chowan, and surrounding areas, along with parts of southeastern Virginia, including the Hampton Roads region and the Eastern Shore.
The coldest conditions are expected between 1 a.m. and 10 a.m. Monday, when prolonged exposure to low wind chills could result in hypothermia if proper precautions are not taken.
The National Weather Service urges residents to use caution when outdoors, especially during early morning hours. Wearing layered clothing, including hats and gloves, is strongly recommended. Those traveling overnight or early Monday should plan for extended cold exposure.
Cold weather conditions may be especially impactful for early-morning commuters, outdoor workers, and students waiting at bus stops.
No precipitation or winter storm warnings are currently associated with this advisory, but officials stress that wind-driven cold alone can pose a serious health risk.
Residents are encouraged to monitor official updates from the National Weather Service until the advisory expires Monday morning.
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