Cold weather alerts are in effect for Southwest and Central Virginia as the first freeze of the season is expected. Get the latest on expected low temperatures, weekend forecasts, and game day weather outlook from 10 News’s Chief Meteorologist Jeff Haniewich.

A chilly night is ahead with temperatures dipping into the 30s and 40s. 🌡️ If you're in Bath, Greenbrier, or Rockbridge County, be aware of a frost advisory through Friday morning.

A watch means to prepare for possible severe weather. Take action when warnings are issued.

Stay prepared for Southeast and Central Virginia's potential wintry mix with the latest update from Weather Authority.

A tornado warning has been issued for Pocahontas County

The National Weather Service has canceled a tornado warning for parts of Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

POCAHONTAS COUNTY, W.Va. - Authorities say a West Virginia state trooper is in stable condition after being shot in a gunfight where he killed a suspect. The West Virginia State Police on Wednesday released details on Trooper First Class J.M. Tallman's condition. Officials say Biggs first fired a rifle at a Pocahontas County sheriff after a car crash on Monday. Biggs then shot Tallman in the abdomen as officers searched the woods.

POCAHONTAS COUNTY, W.Va. - One man is dead and a West Virginia state trooper is in a hospital after being shot Monday night, according to WBOY. At 6 p.m., Pocahontas County Sheriff J.P. Barlow was investigating a crash when a man began shooting at him with a rifle. During the search, West Virginia Trooper First Class J.M. State police say Tallman returned fire and killed the suspect. West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin released this statement Tuesday morning:Gayle and I are deeply saddened to hear of the shooting of State Trooper Josh M. Tallman in the line of duty last night in Pocahontas County.