2 products issued by NWS for: 3 Miles SSE Raleigh NC
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Raleigh NC 1247 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>077-083-084-220830- /O.NEW.KRAH.WS.A.0001.260124T1800Z-260126T1800Z/ Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance- Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham- Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Anson- Richmond- Including the cities of Buies Creek, Southern Pines, Roxboro, Lillington, Rocky Mount, Raleigh, Erwin, Dunn, Lexington, Rougemont, Princeville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Hillsborough, Mebane, Creedmoor, Kittrell, Chapel Hill, Oxford, Spring Hope, Knightdale, Angier, High Point, Norlina, Siler City, Troy, Cary, Warrenton, Wadesboro, Durham, Franklinton, Carthage, Burlington, Louisburg, Albemarle, Polkton, Archdale, Wilson, Henderson, Pinehurst, Carrboro, Nashville, Apex, Enfield, Roanoke Rapids, Wake Forest, Pittsboro, Smithfield, Clayton, Selma, Asheboro, Ellerbe, Aberdeen, Tarboro, Sanford, Thomasville, Scotland Neck, Graham, and Rockingham 1247 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Confidence is increasing in widespread snow, sleet, and freezing rain. This may result in moderate to major impacts in infrastructure and transportation. * WHERE...The Piedmont and portions of the central and northern Coastal Plain. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider preparing and taking a winter storm kit along with you, including anything that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ LH
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Raleigh NC 629 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 NCZ007>011-021>028-038>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-221130- Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Forsyth-Guilford-Alamance- Orange-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Davidson-Randolph-Chatham-Wake- Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson- Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson- 629 AM EST Wed Jan 21 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. A significant winter storm is possible this weekend. The exact timing and amounts of ice or snow remain uncertain, but confidence is increasing that most if not all of central North Carolina will see accumulating wintry weather this weekend. In addition, dangerously cold temperatures are expected this weekend through early next week. Check weather.gov/rah/winter for the latest information. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. $$