Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
304 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ008>011-025>028-040>043-073>077-083>086-252130-
/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 Aberdeen, Scotland Neck, Pittsboro,
Roanoke Rapids, Tarboro, Wadesboro, Apex, Siler City, Nashville,
Buies Creek, Princeville, Rougemont, Dunn, Camp Mackall, Sanford,
Oxford, Warrenton, Selma, Rocky Mount, Albemarle, Henderson,
Kittrell, Louisburg, Angier, Carthage, Southern Pines, Spring
Hope, Clayton, Troy, Franklinton, Erwin, Laurinburg, Raleigh,
Wilson, Wake Forest, Durham, Creedmoor, Raeford, Polkton,
Knightdale, Rockingham, Wagram, Norlina, Enfield, Ellerbe, Cary,
Pinehurst, Lillington, and Smithfield
304 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations up to one half inch. Ice accumulations of one
quarter to one half inch.
* 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. Power
outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be
nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will rise above freezing over
all but the far northeast Piedmont and northern Coastal Plain
tonight, leading to melting and improving travel conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
204 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ012-013-VAZ065>067-079>081-087>089-092-251515-
/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-
204 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations up to one
half of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and south central and
southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
204 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ014-VAZ077-078-084>086-093-096-523-524-251515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260127T0000Z/
Gates-Northumberland-Lancaster-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Isle
of Wight-Suffolk-York-Newport News-
204 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations 1
to 3 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and
southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. In North Carolina, go to
http://DriveNC.gov for road information In Virginia, call 511 for
road information.
&&
$$
Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
404 AM 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.
ANZ828-252000-
Cape Charles Light to Currituck Beach Light to 100 NM offshore-
404 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...E winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming S to SE 25 to 35 kt
early, then, becoming S to SW 30 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
Rain.
.TONIGHT...W to SW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Chance of
rain.
.MON...NW winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 11 ft. Slight chance of rain.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to
11 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW 20 to 25 kt. Seas
4 to 8 ft.
.WED...N to NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU...NW winds 20 to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
404 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
West central North Atlantic continental shelf and slope waters
beyond 20 nm to 250 nm offshore, including south of Georges Bank
from 1000 fm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
Locally higher winds and seas can be expected in and near tstms.
ANZ830-252000-
Currituck Beach Light to Cape Hatteras to 100 NM offshore-
404 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...E winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming S to SE 30 to 40 kt. Seas
7 to 12 ft. Slight chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.MON...W to NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft. Chance of
rain.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to
12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
404 AM 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.
ANZ833-252000-
Cape Hatteras to Cape Fear to 100 NM Offshore.-
404 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...GALE WARNING...
.TODAY...E winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming S to SE 30 to 40 kt. Seas
7 to 11 ft. Slight chance of rain.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
.MON...W winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming NW. Seas 7 to 13 ft. Slight
chance of rain.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to
12 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED...N to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU...NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
134 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
AMZ152-154-156-251845-
/O.CON.KMHX.GL.W.0005.260125T1300Z-260126T1000Z/
S of Oregon Inlet to Cape Hatteras NC out 20 nm-
S of Cape Hatteras to Ocracoke Inlet NC out 20 nm
including the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary-
S of Ocracoke Inlet to Cape Lookout NC out 20 nm-
134 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM
EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 6 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout.
* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
521 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ029-044-079-090-091-251800-
/O.CON.KMHX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260125T1800Z/
Martin-Pitt-Greene-Duplin-Lenoir-
Including the cities of Kinston, Beulaville, Bethel, Grifton,
Pink Hill, Williamston, Grimesland, La Grange, Robersonville,
Farmville, Snow Hill, Greenville, Walstonburg, Jamesville,
Hookerton, Kenansville, Faison, Warsaw, Oak City, and Wallace
521 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations between one
tenth and two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Duplin, Greene, Lenoir, Martin, and Pitt Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Isolated power outages
especially in western communities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
26
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
521 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ045-080-092-193-198-251500-
/O.EXT.KMHX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260125T1500Z/
Washington-Beaufort-Jones-Northern Craven-Inland Onslow-
Including the cities of Dover, Creswell, Cove City, Ernul,
Washington, Aurora, Richlands, Plymouth, Maysville, Trenton,
Belhaven, Jacksonville, Bath, Roper, Pollocksville, Half Moon,
Chocowinity, and Vanceboro
521 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations up to one tenth
of an inch.
* WHERE...Beaufort, Inland Onslow, Jones, Northern Craven, and
Washington Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions especially on bridges
and overpasses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
521 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ094-194-195-199-251500-
/O.EXB.KMHX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260125T1500Z/
Pamlico-Southern Craven-West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
Including the cities of Vandemere, River Bend, Stella, Newport,
Swansboro, Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, Sneads Ferry, North
Topsail Beach, Morehead City, Arapahoe, Fairfield Harbor,
Havelock, Oriental, Bayboro, and New Bern
521 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around a light
glaze.
* WHERE...Coastal Onslow, Pamlico, Southern Craven, and West
Carteret Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions especially on bridges
and overpasses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
320 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ096-099-105>110-SCZ032-033-039-054-055-058-059-251630-
/O.CON.KILM.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260126T0000Z/
Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Coastal Pender-Inland New Hanover-
Coastal New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-Coastal Brunswick-Florence-
Marion-Williamsburg-Coastal Horry-Inland Georgetown-Central Horry-
Northern Horry-
Including the cities of Leland, Little River, Shallotte, Seagate,
Chadbourn, Lake Waccamaw, Garden City, Florence, Mullins, Loris,
Surf City, Sunset Beach, Aynor, Longs, Wilmington, Ogden, Conway,
Boiling Spring Lakes, Bucksport, Masonboro, North Myrtle Beach,
Whiteville, Southport, Myrtle Grove, Marion, Oak Island, Tabor
City, Kingstree, Myrtle Beach, Andrews, Socastee, Bladenboro,
Long Beach, Green Sea, Carolina Beach, Burgaw, and Elizabethtown
320 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Total ice accumulations of a trace to two
tenths of an inch are possible, highest away from the coast.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. People
venturing outside may experience slips and falls if not too
careful.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare for possible power outages and difficult travel conditions.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
DCH
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
304 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ078-088-089-252130-
/O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260126T1800Z/
Wayne-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Goldsboro, Hope Mills, Roseboro,
Fayetteville, Clinton, and Spring Lake
304 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Ice accumulations between one tenth and one
quarter inch.
* WHERE...Cumberland, Sampson, and Wayne Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Scattered power outages and tree damage are possible.
Travel will become dangerous through the morning and continue into
this afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will rise above freezing later
this afternoon and evening, leading to melting and improving
travel conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
&&
$$
26
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
204 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ015>017-030>032-102-251515-
/O.CON.KAKQ.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260125T1800Z/
Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-
Eastern Currituck-
204 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Go to http://DriveNC.gov
for road information
&&
$$
Rogers
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
418 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
ANZ633-251500-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260125T1500Z/
Currituck Sound-
418 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 2 to 3 ft expected.
* WHERE...Currituck Sound.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
418 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
ANZ656-658-251730-
/O.CON.KAKQ.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260127T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm-
Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out
20 nm-
418 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast to east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
kt and seas 5 to 7 feet, becoming west 10 to 15 kt tonight
into Monday morning with seas remaining 4 to 6 feet.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-
North Carolina border out to 20 nm and Coastal waters from NC
VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
134 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
AMZ131-230-231-251100-
/O.EXT.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260125T1100Z/
Alligator River-Albemarle Sound-Croatan and Roanoke Sounds-
134 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
choppy waters.
* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
Alligator River.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
134 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
AMZ135-251845-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260125T2000Z/
Pamlico Sound-
134 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters.
* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
134 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
AMZ150-251845-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260127T1800Z/
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
134 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
6 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
134 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
AMZ158-251845-
/O.CON.KMHX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260127T1000Z/
S of Cape Lookout to N of Surf City NC out 20 nm-
134 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
5 to 8 ft.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
109 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
AMZ250-252-254-256-251415-
/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-
109 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt early
this morning, becoming Southwest 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30
kt tonight. After the cold frontal passage Mon, winds becoming
Northwest 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt thru Mon night.
Seas generally 4 to 8 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.
&&
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
529 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ029-044-079-090-091-261030-
Martin-Pitt-Greene-Duplin-Lenoir-
529 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Weather Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Wind chill temperatures in the single digits are forecast Monday
night into Tuesday morning. More significant cold temperatures are
also forecast for late week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
529 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ045-080-092-193-198-261030-
Washington-Beaufort-Jones-Northern Craven-Inland Onslow-
529 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern 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.
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.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
529 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ046-047-081-196-261030-
Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Mainland Hyde-East Carteret-
529 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Wind chill temperatures in the single digit range are forecast
Monday night into Tuesday morning. More significant cold temperatures
are also forecast for late week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
529 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ094-194-195-199-261030-
Pamlico-Southern Craven-West Carteret-Coastal Onslow-
529 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern 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.
Wind chill temperatures in the single digit range 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.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
529 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ203>205-261030-
Northern Outer Banks-Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
529 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Wind chill temperatures in the 10 to 15 degree range are forecast
Monday night into Tuesday morning. More significant cold
temperatures are also forecast for late week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
514 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ008>011-025>028-040>043-073>077-083>086-261015-
Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-
Chatham-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-
Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-
514 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
In addition, dangerously cold temperatures, including lows in the
single digits to teens, are expected through next weekend. Check
weather.gov/rah/winter for the latest information.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
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.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
409 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
MDZ021-NCZ012>014-VAZ048-060>062-064>069-075>090-092-093-096-509>524-
260915-
Dorchester-Northampton-Hertford-Gates-Fluvanna-Prince Edward-
Cumberland-Goochland-Caroline-Mecklenburg-Lunenburg-Nottoway-Amelia-
Powhatan-Westmoreland-Richmond-Northumberland-Lancaster-Brunswick-
Dinwiddie-Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg)-
Charles City-New Kent-Gloucester-Middlesex-Mathews-Greensville-
Sussex-Surry-James City-Southampton-Isle of Wight-Suffolk-
Western Louisa-Eastern Louisa-Western Hanover-Eastern Hanover-
Western Chesterfield-Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights)-
Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond)-Eastern Henrico-
Western King William-Eastern King William-Western King and Queen-
Eastern King and Queen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-York-Newport News-
409 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Maryland, northeast
North Carolina, central Virginia, east central Virginia, eastern
Virginia, north central Virginia, south central Virginia and
southeast Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Warning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
409 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ015>017-030>032-102-260915-
Pasquotank-Camden-Western Currituck-Bertie-Chowan-Perquimans-
Eastern Currituck-
409 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast 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.
Very cold temperatures will continue into early next week.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
324 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
AMZ250-252-254-256-260830-
Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out
20 nm-
324 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the adjacent Coastal Waters.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Small Craft Advisory.
Another Small Craft Advisory possible Thursday into Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
324 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026
NCZ096-099-105>110-SCZ032-033-039-054-055-058-059-260830-
Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Coastal Pender-Inland New Hanover-
Coastal New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-Coastal Brunswick-Florence-
Marion-Williamsburg-Coastal Horry-Inland Georgetown-Central Horry-
Northern Horry-
324 AM 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...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.
Dangerous cold weather expected through much of the week, especially
Monday night and Thursday night. Cold Weather Advisories are likely
with a chance for Extreme Cold Warnings.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
