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Winchester city weather alerts
No active National Weather Service alerts for Winchester city, Virginia right now. The most recent was a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that ended Sep 4, 3:30 PM.
6 in the last 30 days 6 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Get alerts on your phone →
Active alerts for Winchester city
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All clear in Winchester city
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Where
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Last 30 days
Recent alerts for Winchester city
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 4, 3:24 PM | Sep 4, 3:30 PM | Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 4, 3:05 PM | Sep 4, 3:30 PM | Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 4, 2:55 PM | Sep 4, 3:30 PM | Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 4, 2:41 PM | Sep 4, 3:30 PM | Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Sep 4, 2:04 PM | Sep 4, 9:00 PM | Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Sep 3, 8:38 PM | Sep 4, 2:00 AM | Baltimore MD/Washington DC |
Pattern
What Winchester city gets alerted for
Every alert that named Winchester city in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.
Plain English
What these alerts mean
A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.
A storm with hail of 1 inch or larger, winds of 58 mph or more, or both, is occurring or imminent. Move indoors and away from windows.
Conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms with large hail or damaging wind. Keep an eye on the sky and on warnings.
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Alerts near Winchester city
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Questions
About Winchester city alerts
How do I get Winchester city weather alerts on my iPhone?
Install Forecast Bar, add Winchester city as a location, and turn on severe weather alerts. Every NWS warning, watch and advisory for Winchester city then arrives as a push notification at the moment of issue, with Critical Alerts available for the most dangerous warnings. Forecast Bar also runs on iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and Apple TV.
Where do these alerts come from?
From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Winchester city. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.
What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?
A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.
Can I get this data as JSON?
Yes. /weather-alerts/va/winchester-city.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Winchester city, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.
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