Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
622 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ012-013-VAZ065>067-079>081-087>089-092-260730-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260127T0000Z/
Northampton-Hertford-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-
Greensville-Sussex-Surry-Southampton-
622 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an
inch.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and south central and
southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging impacts are expected, including widespread
power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could quickly
become nearly impossible. Due to the increasing wind on Monday,
additional tree damage and power outages are possible. People
should prepare for power outages to potentially last for several
days along with extreme cold.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In North Carolina, go to
http://DriveNC.gov for road information In Virginia, call 511 for
road information.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
622 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ014-VAZ077-078-084>086-093-096-523-524-260730-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260127T0000Z/
Gates-Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Isle
of Wight-Suffolk-York-Newport News-
622 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations up to two
tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and
southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In North Carolina, go to
http://DriveNC.gov for road information. In Virginia, call 511 for
road information.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
321 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ008>011-025>028-040>043-073>077-083>086-260900-
/O.CON.KRAH.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-
Chatham-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-
Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-
Including the cities of Oxford, Spring Hope, Polkton, Southern
Pines, Angier, Norlina, Louisburg, Clayton, Durham, Franklinton,
Sanford, Laurinburg, Rockingham, Selma, Nashville, Tarboro, Buies
Creek, Raeford, Princeville, Cary, Knightdale, Rougemont, Erwin,
Creedmoor, Wake Forest, Enfield, Roanoke Rapids, Siler City,
Pittsboro, Albemarle, Pinehurst, Lillington, Apex, Wilson,
Ellerbe, Raleigh, Wagram, Henderson, Kittrell, Rocky Mount,
Warrenton, Troy, Dunn, Scotland Neck, Aberdeen, Carthage, Camp
Mackall, Smithfield, and Wadesboro
321 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations up to three
tenths of an inch possible.
* WHERE...The southern through northeast Piedmont, western
Sandhills, and northern Coastal Plain of North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree
limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Travel
could be treacherous. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday morning commute.
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 a 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.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
322 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ828-260800-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
322 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...SW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming W to SW 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 9 to 16 ft. Rain early in the morning, then chance of
showers and tstms early. Chance of rain.
.MON...NW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft. Slight chance of rain.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Light
freezing spray.
.TUE...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to
13 ft. Light freezing spray early.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU...NW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
322 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ830-260800-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
322 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming W to SW 25 to
35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Chance of showers and tstms.
.MON...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 25 to 35 kt. Seas
8 to 14 ft. Chance of rain.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to
14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.WED...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU...NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt.
Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
322 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ833-260800-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
322 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.MON...W to NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to
14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.WED...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.THU...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming N. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
121 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
AMZ152-154-156-260800-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260126T1000Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
121 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 6 to 11 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
622 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ030-260730-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260126T0900Z/
Bertie-
622 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of one to two
tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Bertie County.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. Go to http://DriveNC.gov for road information.
&&
$$
EI
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
321 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ078-088-089-260900-
/O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
Wayne-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Fayetteville, Spring Lake, Goldsboro,
Hope Mills, Clinton, and Roseboro
321 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around a light
glaze.
* WHERE...Cumberland, Sampson, and Wayne Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
10
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
311 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
ANZ633-260415-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.LO.Y.0001.260125T2011Z-260126T1900Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0012.260126T1800Z-260127T1200Z/
Currituck Sound-
311 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels.
For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 2 ft expected.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 2 PM EST Monday. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
311 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
ANZ658-260415-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
311 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
5 to 8 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach
Light NC out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
121 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
AMZ131-230-231-260800-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.260127T0000Z-260127T1000Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
121 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
Alligator River.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 5 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
121 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
AMZ135-260800-
/O.CAN.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260125T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0012.260126T2100Z-260127T1200Z/
Pamlico Sound-
121 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
121 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
AMZ136-260800-
/O.EXB.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.260127T0000Z-260127T0900Z/
Pamlico and Pungo Rivers-
121 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
choppy waters expected.
* WHERE...Pamlico and Pungo Rivers.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 4 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
121 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
AMZ137-260800-
/O.NEW.KMHX.SC.Y.0012.260127T0000Z-260127T0900Z/
Neuse and Bay Rivers-
121 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY TO 4 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Neuse and Bay Rivers.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 4 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
121 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
AMZ150-260800-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260127T1500Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
121 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt becoming northwest Monday
morning at 15 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
to 9 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
121 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
AMZ158-260800-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260127T1000Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
121 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
becoming southwest Sunday evening at 15 to 20 kt with gusts up
to 25 kt, then becoming northwest Monday morning at 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
105 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
AMZ250-252-254-256-260800-
/O.CON.KILM.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
105 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
tonight. After the cold frontal passage on Monday, winds
becoming Northwest 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt through
Monday night. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina
coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
ABW
Low Water Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
311 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
ANZ633-260415-
/O.NEW.KAKQ.LO.Y.0001.260125T2011Z-260126T1900Z/
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0012.260126T1800Z-260127T1200Z/
Currituck Sound-
311 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels.
For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt and waves around 2 ft expected.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 2 PM EST Monday. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Monday to 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
702 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ008>011-026>028-041>043-077-078-085-086-088-089-260400-
Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Wake-
Johnston-Wilson-Harnett-Wayne-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Oxford, Creedmoor, Henderson, Kittrell,
Warrenton, Norlina, Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, Scotland Neck,
Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount,
Tarboro, Princeville, Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest,
Knightdale, Smithfield, Selma, Clayton, Wilson, Lillington,
Angier, Buies Creek, Erwin, Dunn, Goldsboro, Laurinburg,
Camp Mackall, Wagram, Raeford, Fayetteville, Spring Lake,
Hope Mills, Clinton, and Roseboro
702 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...A BAND OF FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET BETWEEN NOW AND 11 PM...
A band of moderate to heavy freezing rain and sleet will continue
to push east, impacting Raleigh, Fayetteville, Rocky Mount, and
areas along and east of Highway 1. Ice accumulation of a tenth to
two tenths of an inch may accumulate on roads, bridges,
overpasses, and sidewalks, resulting in extremely hazardous road
conditions. Additionally, reduced visibilities can be expected in
pockets of heavy sleet.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Avoid driving. If you must drive, drive cautiously and leave plenty of
space between you and the car ahead of you. If you must go out,
wear shoes with good traction, take short steps, and watch for
falling branches or downed power lines.
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
655 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ029-044-079-090-091-260500-
Martin-Pitt-Greene-Duplin-Lenoir-
Including the cities of Williamston, Robersonville, Oak City,
Jamesville, Greenville, Bethel, Farmville, Grifton, Grimesland,
Snow Hill, Hookerton, Walstonburg, Wallace, Warsaw, Kenansville,
Beulaville, Faison, Kinston, La Grange, and Pink Hill
655 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...A MIX OF SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN THROUGH THIS EVENING...
Temperatures continue to hover between 30 and 32 for western
portion of Duplin, Lenoir, Green, Pitt, and Martin counties early
this evening. As the night goes on, temperatures will rise above
freezing and the sleet and freezing rain will turn to rain before
ending by sunrise. Temperatures should rise above freezing after
midnight tonight as warmer air makes it`s way in.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
413 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
MDZ021-NCZ012>014-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-096-509>524-
262115-
Dorchester-Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-
Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-
Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-
Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-
Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-
Western Chesterfield-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
413 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern
Virginia, north central Virginia, south central Virginia and
southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
A very cold airmass will reside over the region Monday night through
most of the week. Periodic cold weather headlines will likely be
needed during the overnight and early morning hours.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
413 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
MDZ022>025-NCZ015>017-031-032-102-VAZ095-097>100-525-262115-
Wicomico-Somerset-Inland Worcester-Maryland Beaches-Pasquotank-
Camden-Western Currituck-Chowan-Perquimans-Eastern Currituck-
Norfolk/Portsmouth-Chesapeake-Virginia Beach-Accomack-Northampton-
Hampton/Poquoson-
413 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, eastern Virginia and southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
A very cold airmass will reside over the region Monday night through
most of the week. Periodic cold weather headlines will likely be
needed during the overnight and early morning hours.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
413 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ030-262115-
Bertie-
413 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
A very cold airmass will reside over the region Monday night through
most of the week. Periodic cold weather headlines will likely be
needed during the overnight and early morning hours.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
410 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ029-044>047-079>081-090>092-094-193>196-198-199-203>205-262115-
Martin-Pitt-Washington-Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Greene-Beaufort-
Mainland Hyde-Duplin-Lenoir-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-
Southern Craven-West Carteret-East Carteret-Inland Onslow-
Coastal Onslow-Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
410 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Wind chill temperatures in the single digits are forecast Monday
night into Tuesday morning. More significant cold temperatures are
also forecast for late week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
226 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
AMZ250-252-254-256-261930-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
226 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
Another Small Craft Advisory is possible Thursday into Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
ABW
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
226 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ096-099-SCZ032-033-039-059-261930-
Bladen-Columbus-Florence-Marion-Williamsburg-Northern Horry-
226 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Dangerous cold weather expected through much of the week, especially
Monday night and Thursday night through Saturday night. Cold Weather
Advisories are likely with a chance for Extreme Cold Warnings.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
226 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ105>110-SCZ054>056-058-261930-
Inland Pender-Coastal Pender-Inland New Hanover-Coastal New Hanover-
Inland Brunswick-Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-Inland Georgetown-
Coastal Georgetown-Central Horry-
226 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast North Carolina and
northeast South Carolina.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Dangerous cold weather is expected through much of the week,
especially Monday night and Thursday night through Saturday night.
Cold Weather Advisories are likely with a chance for Extreme Cold
Warnings.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
514 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ008>011-025>028-040>043-073>077-083>086-261015-
Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-
Chatham-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-
Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-
514 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
In addition, dangerously cold temperatures, including lows in the
single digits to teens, are expected through next weekend. Check
weather.gov/rah/winter for the latest information.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
514 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ078-088-089-261015-
Wayne-Cumberland-Sampson-
514 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Weather Advisory.
In addition, dangerously cold temperatures, including lows in the
single digits to teens, are expected through next weekend. Check
weather.gov/rah/winter for the latest information.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
