This is simply a failure of will, and we are here to help impose that will today, so that to me is the simple punchline," said State Treasurer Brad Briner. "I appreciate the leaders of Rocky Mount being here, but we need to get to a place where there is the will to fix a very, very serious problem."
( Published Saturday, April 4th, 2026 @ 8:24 pm )]]> Our office is monitoring the likelihood of severe weather across Eastern NC for tomorrow. Forecast details for Beaufort County include:
( Published Monday, March 16th, 2026 @ 12:20 pm )]]> This morning's update included minor adjustments to snow accumulations, with Beaufort County forecasted to receive between 8 and 12 inches.
( Published Sunday, February 1st, 2026 @ 8:40 pm )]]> This afternoon's update continues to indicate "Major Impacts" (Dangerous driving conditions, closures, disruptions with normal daily activities, etc.) from this weekend's winter weather with Beaufort County currently forecasted to receive 10 and 14 inches of snow.
( Published Friday, January 30th, 2026 @ 10:17 am )]]> While this afternoon's update once again included increased probabilities of moderate to major impacts, it will likely be tomorrow before we receive specific accumulation details.
( Published Thursday, January 29th, 2026 @ 1:49 pm )]]> Our probability for experiencing "Moderate Impacts" (hazardous driving conditions, closures, disruptions with normal daily activities, etc.) increased to between 60 and 80% with this morning's update
( Published Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 @ 9:21 pm )]]> Our office continues to monitor the forecasted potential of another round of winter weather for this Saturday and Sunday.
( Published Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 @ 9:53 am )]]> This afternoon's update continues to shift winter weather impacts further west and north, with Beaufort County now forecasted to receive less than 1/8 of an inch of accumulating ice from freezing rain, and little to no measurable snow.
( Published Sunday, January 25th, 2026 @ 4:34 pm )]]> Today's weather updates have suggested slightly warmer temperatures for our area than was previously forecasted, which is shifting significant snow and freezing rain accumulations further west and north.
( Published Sunday, January 25th, 2026 @ 4:18 pm )]]> Like many of you, our office has been monitoring the potential for impactful winter weather this weekend. Current forecast details for Beaufort County include:
( Published Sunday, January 25th, 2026 @ 1:34 pm )]]> There were no major changes in the forecast for our area with this morning's update. While much of Beaufort Co. could see a mix of rain and snow later today, impactful accumulations will remain to our north and west.
( Published Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 @ 9:34 am )]]> We are currently monitoring a forecast for cold rain with a late mix of snow for tomorrow afternoon.
( Published Monday, December 8th, 2025 @ 4:26 pm )]]> North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) Secretary Eddie Buffaloe Jr. will be taking on a new role as the new deputy chief for the Raleigh Police Department's Administrative Services Division.
( Published Sunday, November 30th, 2025 @ 9:45 pm )]]> Johnson greenlights legislation to reverse the controversial phone records provision passed in the government funding bill
( Published Monday, November 17th, 2025 @ 11:43 pm )]]> October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
( Published Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 @ 8:44 am )]]> Our office continues to monitor the developing forecast of a coastal low-pressure system that is expected to impact our area through the weekend.
( Published Saturday, October 11th, 2025 @ 12:51 pm )]]> Our office is currently monitoring the forecast for a developing low-pressure system that is expected to bring much needed rain, elevated winds, and the potential for higher than normal water levels along some of our county's waterways over the weekend.
( Published Thursday, October 9th, 2025 @ 3:01 pm )]]> We continue to see favorable changes in the forecast for tropical system Imelda.
( Published Monday, September 29th, 2025 @ 4:30 pm )]]> Like many of you, our office is monitoring the evolving forecast for both Tropical Storm Humberto and Invest 94L.
( Published Friday, September 26th, 2025 @ 8:17 am )]]> Beaufort County is implementing a new emergency alert system. All residents are encouraged to sign up to receive alerts via phone and email.
( Published Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 @ 10:29 pm )]]> The forecasted impacts from Hurricane Erin continues to be relatively unchanged for our area.
( Published Thursday, August 21st, 2025 @ 3:51 pm )]]> There have been no major changes with today's Hurricane Erin forecast.
( Published Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 @ 8:36 pm )]]> Like many of you, our office continues to monitor the path of Hurricane Erin along the eastern US.
( Published Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 @ 10:01 am )]]> Our office is monitoring an approaching cold front that has the potential to bring strong storms and damaging winds to our area tomorrow evening.
( Published Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 @ 8:39 am )]]> The latest update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included additional graphics, as well as increased winds, rain and threat of tornados.
( Published Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 @ 12:54 pm )]]>