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Virginia Beach, Virginia – An unusually cold and windy stretch is expected to take hold across southern and southeastern Virginia beginning Saturday, Feb. 8, bringing hazardous conditions to coastal and inland communities not accustomed to prolonged Arctic cold.
According to the National Weather Service, a strong push of Arctic air will spread into the region from Feb. 8 through Tuesday, Feb. 11, with persistent winds driving wind chill values into dangerous territory, especially overnight and during the early morning hours. While actual temperatures may hover near or below freezing, the wind will significantly increase cold stress…