Winter Storm Warnings
January 31 2026
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected, with blizzard conditions possible.
Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches with locally
higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 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.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
11 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Beaufort, Greene, Lenoir, Martin, and Pitt Counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Gusty winds could
bring down tree damage.
* 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 60 mph.
* WHERE...Mainland Dare and Tyrrell Counties, and Northern Outer
Banks.
* WHEN...Until 4 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.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
11 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as
high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Mainland Hyde and Washington Counties.
* WHEN...Until 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.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected, with blizzard conditions possible.
Total snow accumulations between 8 and 11 inches with locally
higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
* WHERE...East Carteret County.
* WHEN...Until 4 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.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 9 and
12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as
high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Pamlico, Craven, Jones, Duplin, Onslow, and Western
Carteret counties
* WHEN...Until 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.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 7
inches, with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.
* WHERE...Piedmont and western Sandhills.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
and closures to infrastructure may occur.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10
inches. Localized areas of 12 inches or more will be possible.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Coastal Plain and eastern Sandhills.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult
or even impossible at times. Gusty winds will likely cause blowing
and drifting snow that may cause brief blizzard conditions.
* WHAT...Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches with
localized amounts of 10 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South
Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation
above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon
to midnight EST Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7
PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in some areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in an elevated threat of property damage. Flooding
will extend inland from the waterfront threatening some homes
and businesses. Numerous road closures and flooding of vehicles
will be possible. Ocean overwash may lead to inundation of
vulnerable portions of the coast, especially around times of
high tides. Portions of Highway 12 could become inundated and
impassable at times of high tides.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of
inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas
near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the
surf zone.
* WHERE...East Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from noon today to 1 PM
EST Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM this evening
to 7 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 2 to 4 feet of inundation
above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines
and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon
to midnight EST Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7
PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Up to 2 to 4 feet of inundation above ground level is
possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways
resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low
lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Portions of Highway 12 may be inundated and impassable.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 5 below expected.
* WHERE...All of central North Carolina.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For
the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 11. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected.
* WHERE...Mainland Dare and Tyrrell Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening.
For the Wind Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST
Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10
AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 6 above expected. For the High Wind Warning, north winds
35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10
AM EST Monday. For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening
to 4 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 7 above. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph with
gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero expected.
* WHERE...Beaufort, Mainland Hyde, Pamlico, Southern Craven, and
Washington Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening.
For the Wind Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST
Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10
AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected.
* WHERE...East Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM
EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening
to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 40 to 50 mph with
gusts up to 70 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 8 above expected.
* WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 4 PM
EST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Sunday to 10
AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles. Frostbite and hypothermia
will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, north winds 30 to 40 mph with
gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected.
* WHERE...East Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM
EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening
to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 6 above. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 1 below expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Onslow, Duplin, Greene, Inland Onslow, Jones,
Lenoir, Martin, Northern Craven, and Pitt Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening.
For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST
Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
up to 45 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as zero expected.
* WHERE...West Carteret County.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST
Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10
AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 6 above expected. For the High Wind Warning, north winds
35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected.
* WHERE...Northern Outer Banks.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 10
AM EST Monday. For the High Wind Warning, from 7 PM this evening
to 4 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas
10 to 15 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas
6 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Surf City.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to noon EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* WHAT...North winds 45 to 55 kt with gusts up to 65 kt and seas
12 to 17 ft expected.
* WHERE...The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout.
* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and
extremely rough waters expected.
* WHERE...Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the
Alligator River, Pamlico Sound, and Neuse and Bay Rivers.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 10 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 1 above expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Bladen, Columbus, Inland Pender, and
Robeson Counties. In South Carolina, Darlington, Dillon, Florence,
Marion, Marlboro, and Northern Horry Counties.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 6 PM EST this evening.
For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 above expected.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal New Hanover,
Coastal Pender, Inland Brunswick, and Inland New Hanover Counties.
In South Carolina, Central Horry, Coastal Georgetown, Coastal
Horry, Inland Georgetown, and Williamsburg Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
