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Extreme Cold Watch, Maryland

Severe

Gusts up to 55 mph, wind chills as low as 10 below zero. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.

Ended Friday, February 6, 2026.

Replaced by the Extreme Cold Warning on Friday, February 6, 2:23 in the morning.

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How much

Wind chill
As low as 10 below zero
Wind gusts
Up to 55 mph

Map

Map of Maryland with this watch The Extreme Cold Watch covers Salisbury, Cambridge, Ocean Pines. SalisburyCambridgeOcean PinesFruitlandDELAWAREMARYLANDVIRGINIA20 mi SalisburyCambridgeOcean PinesDELAWAREMARYLANDVIRGINIA20 mi SalisburyCambridgeDELAWAREMARYLANDVIRGINIA20 mi SalisburyCambridgeDELAWAREMARYLANDVIRGINIA25 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below possible.
Where
In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties.
When
For the High Wind Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning.
Impacts
Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 5, 2026
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 5, 2026
  3. Extreme Cold Watch issued for Saturday evening through Sunday morning. February 5, 2026