In effect from Saturday, Jan 31 2026 1:00 AM - Sunday, Feb 01 2026 1:00 AM
Issued by NWS Raleigh NC
What:
For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
ranging from near zero to 9 degrees. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible.
Where:
All of central North Carolina
When:
For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM
EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night
through Sunday morning.
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.
Instructions: 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.
Areas Impacted:
Person
Granville
Vance
Warren
Halifax
Forsyth
Guilford
Alamance
Orange
Durham
Franklin
Nash
Edgecombe
Davidson
Randolph
Chatham
Wake
Johnston
Wilson
Stanly
Montgomery
Moore
Lee
Harnett
Wayne
Anson
Richmond
Scotland
Hoke
Cumberland
Sampson
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Extreme Cold Watch
In effect from Sunday, Feb 01 2026 1:00 AM - Sunday, Feb 01 2026 10:00 AM
Issued by NWS Raleigh NC
What:
For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
ranging from near zero to 9 degrees. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below possible.
Where:
All of central North Carolina
When:
For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM
EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night
through Sunday morning.
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.
Instructions: 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.
Areas Impacted:
Person
Granville
Vance
Warren
Halifax
Forsyth
Guilford
Alamance
Orange
Durham
Franklin
Nash
Edgecombe
Davidson
Randolph
Chatham
Wake
Johnston
Wilson
Stanly
Montgomery
Moore
Lee
Harnett
Wayne
Anson
Richmond
Scotland
Hoke
Cumberland
Sampson
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Winter Storm Warning
In effect from Friday, Jan 30 2026 4:00 PM - Sunday, Feb 01 2026 7:00 AM
Issued by NWS Raleigh NC
What:
Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
7 inches. Localized areas of significant snow amounts will be
possible.
Where:
The Piedmont and western Sandhills.
When:
From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday.
Impacts:
Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
or even impossible at times Saturday into Sunday.
Instructions: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Areas Impacted:
Person
Granville
Vance
Warren
Forsyth
Guilford
Alamance
Orange
Durham
Franklin
Davidson
Randolph
Chatham
Wake
Stanly
Montgomery
Moore
Lee
Anson
Richmond
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1243 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026
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Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance-
Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-
Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-
Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
1243 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Watch.
Extreme Cold Watch.
Confidence continues to increase for measurable snow in central NC
Friday night into Sunday morning. Although considerable forecast
uncertainty remains regarding amounts and related impacts, the
potential exists for significant snow anywhere from the Carolinas
into portions of the Middle Atlantic.
That increasing potential for snow will be accompanied by Arctic
cold and a blustery wind that will produce multiple mornings of wind
chill values in the single digits below zero to single digits above
zero through the weekend.
