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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 6:21 AM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected. * WHERE...The North Carolina mountains and Rabun County in northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Avoid prolonged exposure if possible and have a safe heating source, particularly for those who may experience power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
Ice Storm Warning
Issued: 3:28 AM Jan. 25, 2026 – National Weather Service
...ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter inch in the valleys, and between one half and one inch in the higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...A portion of the mountains of western North Carolina near the Tennessee border, including northern Jackson County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. Trees and large limbs could fall on structures, posing threat to life and property. The outages could last for days in some areas. Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice and sleet accumulations will likely increase rapidly overnight. A transition to rain is expected in the valleys of the Tennessee border counties as early as Sunday morning. The rain may change to light snow Sunday night and early Monday morning, while very cold temperatures could result in roads refreezing Sunday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines. &&
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