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Extreme Cold Warning
Issued: 6:46 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected. * WHERE...All of central North Carolina. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 6:46 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SUNDAY... ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected. * WHERE...All of central North Carolina. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. &&
Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 1:22 AM Jan. 31, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Plain and eastern Sandhills. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. &&
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