Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead, NC

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

NCZ029-044-079-080-091-310630-
/O.EXT.KMHX.WS.W.0001.260131T0300Z-260202T0000Z/
Martin-Pitt-Greene-Beaufort-Lenoir-
Including the cities of Oak City, Bath, Belhaven, La Grange,
Kinston, Chocowinity, Grifton, Pink Hill, Greenville, Grimesland,
Snow Hill, Robersonville, Hookerton, Farmville, Aurora,
Jamesville, Bethel, Washington, Williamston, and Walstonburg
200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7
PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and
  14 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Beaufort, Greene, Lenoir, Martin, and Pitt Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Gusty winds could
  bring down tree branches.

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. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

&&

$$

NCZ045-081-310630-
/O.CON.KMHX.WS.W.0001.260131T0300Z-260201T2100Z/
Washington-Mainland Hyde-
Including the cities of Ponzer, Engelhard, Scranton, Fairfield,
Swanquarter, Roper, Plymouth, and Creswell
200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and
  11 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as
  high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Mainland Hyde and Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Gusty winds could
  bring down tree branches.

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. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

&&

$$

NCZ046-047-203-310630-
/O.CON.KMHX.WS.W.0001.260131T0300Z-260202T0000Z/
Tyrrell-Mainland Dare-Northern Outer Banks-
Including the cities of Columbia, Manteo, Nags Head, Gum Neck,
Southern Shores, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, East Lake, Manns
Harbor, Stumpy Point, and Duck
200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected, with blizzard conditions possible.
  Total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches with locally
  higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Mainland Dare and Tyrrell Counties, and Northern Outer
  Banks.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make
  travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Strong winds
  could cause tree damage.

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. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

&&

$$

NCZ090-092-094-193>195-198-199-310630-
/O.CON.KMHX.WS.W.0001.260131T0300Z-260201T2100Z/
Duplin-Jones-Pamlico-Northern Craven-Southern Craven-West
Carteret-Inland Onslow-Coastal Onslow-
Including the cities of Morehead City, Swansboro, Newport,
Maysville, Atlantic Beach, North Topsail Beach, Warsaw,
Kenansville, Sneads Ferry, Faison, Dover, Cove City, Stella,
Emerald Isle, Fairfield Harbor, Vanceboro, River Bend, Trenton,
Oriental, Havelock, Jacksonville, Half Moon, Bayboro, New Bern,
Wallace, Richlands, Ernul, Beulaville, Arapahoe, Vandemere, and
Pollocksville
200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
  12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

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. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

&&

$$

NCZ196-310630-
/O.CON.KMHX.WS.W.0001.260131T0300Z-260202T0000Z/
East Carteret-
Including the cities of Beaufort, Cedar Island, Harkers Island,
and Sea Level
200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected, with blizzard conditions possible.
  Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches with locally
  higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...East Carteret County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make
  travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Strong winds
  could cause tree damage.

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. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

&&

$$

NCZ204-205-310630-
/O.CON.KMHX.WS.W.0001.260131T2100Z-260202T0000Z/
Ocracoke Island-Hatteras Island-
Including the cities of Frisco, Ocracoke, Rodanthe, Buxton, Avon,
and Hatteras Village
200 PM EST Fri Jan 30 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected, with blizzard conditions possible.
  Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches with locally
  higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
  blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make
  travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Strong winds
  could cause tree damage.

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. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

&&

$$

SGK