Special Weather Statement issued January 3 at 4:40PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
A cold front passing through eastern NC tonight will bring in cool dry air and gusty northwest winds up to 25-30 mph in its wake tomorrow afternoon. Combined with relative humidities of 25 to 30 percent, conditions will be conducive for the formation and spread of fires over most of central NC, in a region that has received below average rainfall and is currently in abnormally dry conditions or in drought. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please refer to your local burn permitting authority on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution and ensure fire suppression equipment
Special Weather Statement issued January 3 at 5:40PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
At 537 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a moderate snow shower near Clayton, or 11 miles southeast of Raleigh, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and visibility reduced to of less than 2 miles. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Moderate snow may reduce visibilities to less than 2 miles for a quick duration. Locations impacted include... Raleigh, Smithfield, Garner, Clayton, Knightdale, Micro, Selma, Wendell, Pine Level, and Kenly.
Special Weather Statement issued January 3 at 5:10PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
At 509 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of showers producing a quick burst of snow and graupel along a line extending from near Baynes to near Elon to 7 miles southeast of High Point. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Greensboro, Durham, High Point, Chapel Hill, Burlington, Asheboro, Graham, Hillsborough, Randleman, and Pittsboro.
Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 10:05AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
The widespread dense fog from earlier this morning has begun to dissipate, and visibilities across the area are improving. However, areas of dense fog persist over southern and eastern portions of central North Carolina, reducing visibilities to less than a half mile in some locations. Motorists are advised to continue using extra caution this morning, and be alert for sudden changes in visibility.
Special Weather Statement issued December 17 at 4:37AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
Areas of fog will be locally dense through 1000 AM this morning. Some locations will have visibilities between 1/8 and 1/4 mile. Early morning motorists should use extra caution. Those traveling should allow for more time to get to your destination. Slow down and give yourself more braking room.
Special Weather Statement issued December 10 at 6:12AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
Areas of fog will be locally dense through 1000 AM this morning. Some locations will have visibilities between 1/8 and 1/4 mile. Early morning motorists should use extra caution. Those traveling should allow for more time to get to your destination. Slow down and give yourself more braking room.
Special Weather Statement issued December 8 at 4:46AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
Breezy and marginally low relative humidity values are expected today across the Northwest Piedmont through this afternoon. Relative humidity values are expected to fall into the low 30s to upper 20s and combine with frequent wind gusts of 20 to 25 mph. These conditions combined with land management agencies identifying dry fuels and an increase in fire activity will result in a favorable environment for fires to spread. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether you can burn today. If you do burn, use extreme caution since fires can quickly get out of hand under these conditions.
Special Weather Statement issued December 7 at 2:07PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
Very dry air will continue to be across the region on Sunday, with relative humidity as low as the upper 20s during the late morning and afternoon. Coordination with land managers and forestry officials also note an uptick in observed fires over portions of the northwest Piedmont and Foothills of North Carolina. Combined with southwest winds gusting up to 20 mph at times will be conducive for the formation and spread of fires. After coordination with local land managers and forestry officials, an Increased Fire Danger Statement has been issued. Consult your local burn- permitting authority to determine whether you
Special Weather Statement issued December 4 at 2:55PM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
Following the passage of a dry cold front on Thursday morning, relative humidity will fall into the upper 20s to around 30 in some locations across the Northwest Piedmont. Winds will be gusty along and behind the front between 25 and 30 mph, which will be conducive for the quick formation and spread of fires. After coordination with local land managers and forestry officials, a Fire Danger Statement has been issued. Consult your local burn-permitting authority to determine whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn, exercise extreme caution.
Special Weather Statement issued December 3 at 3:06AM EST by NWS Raleigh NC
A band of mostly light snow is moving southeast across the North Carolina Piedmont this morning. Most areas will only see light accumulations, dusting on elevated and grassy surfaces. However, more localized areas could see a brief burst of moderate snow, resulting in higher accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Isolated slick will be possible, especially on bridges and overpasses. The snow is expected to taper off from north to south through the predawn hours with temperatures expected to fall to the lower- to- mid 20s later this morning.