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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (KRWI)

Lat: 35.86°NLon: 77.89°WElev: 161ft.

Fair

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1026.1 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 26 Jan 11:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Wilson NC

Cold Weather Advisory until January 27, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory until January 27, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 15 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values as low as 5. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 15. North wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 15. Wind chill values as low as 5. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values as low as 5. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values as low as 15. North wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Wilson NC
 35.72°N 77.88°W (Elev. 118 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 pm EST Jan 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 27, 2026-6pm EST Feb 2, 2026
 
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