Good Afternoon Everyone,
This afternoon's update from the National Weather Service included a Winter Storm Watch and increased snowfall totals for the majority of Beaufort Co. (Please see the graphics below.)
Note: Forecast models continue to have subtle differences in the track of this storm. Actual totals may be more or less than forecasted as this system passes through Eastern NC.
There were no changes made to the timing of these impacts.
NWS Winter Storm Watch
NWS Snowfall Graphic
Preparation Reminders
We encourage everyone to take the necessary precautions to safely protect you family, homes, and pets from these freezing temperature over the coming days. Recommended precautions include:
- Utilize safe heating practices in your home. (Only use UL approved space heaters. Ensure heaters are at least 3 feet away from furniture and other combustible items. Make sure that you have working smoke alarms. Homes that utilize gas appliances should also have working carbon monoxide alarms as well.)
- Ensure exposed plumbing fixtures are wrapped to prevent freezing and familiarize yourselves with the location of your water shutoffs and / or water meter so that any leaks can quickly be shut off.
- Ensure that outside pets and livestock have adequate shelter to protect them from wind, rain, or frozen precipitation. Also ensure that they continue to have access to water that is not frozen.
Please see the email below and attached briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) for more details. The NWS will be sharing a recording of this afternoon's forecast briefing to their social media accounts monetarily.
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@NWSMoreheadCity/videos
Facebook:
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We encourage everyone to continue to monitor this developing forecast and plan accordingly.
As always, thank you all for what you do to keep Beaufort County informed, prepared, and safe.
Chris Newkirk
Deputy Director
Beaufort County Emergency Services
1420 Highland Dr
Washington, NC 27889
Office: (252)940-6511
Cell: (252) 378-5352
Good afternoon,
***Snowfall amounts have trended upward***
Forecast confidence remains high that we will see accumulating snow All of Eastern NC Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning.
Snowfall amounts have been increased especially along and east of Highway 17, and toward the coast. This is an extremely challenging forecast and we may have a sharp gradient of locally higher amounts across our area. Future adjustments may still be made, so please check back for an update Tuesday morning.
Also, extremely cold weather will impact our area through Thursday, where morning lows will be in the teens and wind chills in the single digits at times. Prolonged cold may cause issues with pipes and other sensitive infrastructure and if snow falls, it may linger for several days due to the extreme cold.
Thanks,
-NWS Morehead City
NWS_Morehead_City_Briefing_6_Winter_Weather_Jan_21_Jan_22_2025.pdf
Regards,
NWS Newport/Morehead City
NOAA - National Weather Service
Newport/Morehead City, NC Weather Forecast Office
533 Roberts Rd
Newport, NC 28570
