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Location: Merritt, NC
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Cold Weather Advisory
Issued: 7:38 AM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 above.

* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate
clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 7:32 AM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty
winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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Storm Watch
Issued: 7:21 AM Jan. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50
kt and extremely rough waters possible.

* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare to remain in port, alter course, and/or
secure the vessel before the onset of severe conditions.

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