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Significant Winter Storm Impacts Eastern NC This Weekend

A historic winter storm is forecast to impact eastern North Carolina this weekend. Significant snow totals are likely, with the potential for the first 12"+ accumulations since Dec '89 or Mar '80. High winds and coastal flooding are expected. Prolonged dangerous cold weather will persist well into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kinston, Kinston Regional Jetport at Stallings Field (KISO)

Lat: 35.33°NLon: 77.62°WElev: 95ft.

Light Snow

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed N 16 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.79 in
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 1 Feb 1:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Kinston NC

Extreme Cold Warning February 1, 01:44am until February 2, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 1, 01:44am until February 1, 12:00pm
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Extreme Cold Warning
Winter Storm Warning
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    Extreme Cold Warning February 1, 01:44am until February 2, 10:00am
    Winter Storm Warning February 1, 01:44am until February 1, 12:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Blustery

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 17. Blustery, with a north wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Light southwest wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Kinston NC
 35.31°N 77.64°W (Elev. 92 ft)
Last Update:
1:07 am EST Feb 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Feb 1, 2026-6pm EST Feb 7, 2026
 
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