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    Publisher's note: This impending Winter Storm appears to be registering more news that others, so we will provide this link to all posts regarding the this first winter storm of the season.

News release:

    Publisher's note: Click here to access the current PDF of the Winter Storm expected this weekend.

    Good Morning Everyone:

    The roadways in the western part of Beaufort County are icy and sleet covered. The trees and powerlines are coated with ice and small limbs are falling as a result of the wind. We can expect some scattered to isolated power outages throughout the day as the temperatures continue to fall. Bone aching wind chills that can cause Hypothermia or Frost Bite will still arrive tonight, tomorrow and Sunday night. Hats off to "NCDOT" even though the Brine was washed away from the inch plus of rain, the Beaufort County NCDOT has been treating roads as continuously. Please use caution if you do need to drive somewhere and remember the priority of NCDOT road treatments if responding to an incident. The Belhaven and Aurora areas will receive half of the sleet/snow that we are expecting on the western end of the County, however, black ice will still be an issue in those areas also.

    The good news is that the storm is moving very quickly and will produce less sleet/snow than was originally expected. See attached briefing. There will be no 11:00am NWS briefing this morning. Unless we get hit with a large number of power outages we will close the EOC at Noon today. The undersigned will then monitor the storm from home and forward will keep everyone updated as the situation dictates. We will keep the EOC staff and equipment in ready/standby status through Sunday evening. The EOC can be reopened within 30 minutes if the situational status changes.

    Have a good day and please watch out for the ice when you go outside. If you have any questions please contact the undersigned.

    Publisher's note: Click here to access the current PDF of the Winter Storm expected this weekend.

    John Pack

    Coordinator, Beaufort County Emergency Services

     1420 Highland Drive
     Washington, NC 27889
     (252)946-2046 Office   •   (252) 975-6802 Fax   •   john.pack@co.beaufort.nc.us
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Snowstorm May be Imminent on Saturday: Volume III Public Issues, Government, Governing Beaufort County Beaufort County Opens 2 Hours Later


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North Carolina's Rate Bureau has requested for 2024 an annual increase of 42.2%, whereby North Carolina's Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has exhibited a great willingness to take a firm stand against such an exorbitant increase.
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There were numerous local professional and educational opportunities showcased on Wednesday at the Beaufort County Job and Resource Fair.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Monday, February 12, 2024 City Council meeting
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting with the Beaufort County Board of Education on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 3:30 PM at the Professional Development Center located at 845 Pierce St, Washington, NC.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will meet at 121 W. 3rd St, Washington, during the following times for their annual Planning Retreat:
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 5:30 PM in the boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd St, Washington, NC
This morning’s update included very minor changes to timing of today’s forecasted impacts.
This afternoon’s update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included another increase in the forecasted wind conditions for Beaufort County.

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This morning’s update from the National Weather Service (NWS) included an elevated threat of severe weather, to include the possibility of tornados, as well as an increase in the forecasted wind conditions.
Our office is continuing to monitor an approaching cold front that is expected to bring high winds, elevated water levels, rain and the potential for severe storms to our area Tuesday and Wednesday. Forecast details for Beaufort County can be found below.
Please click on the link to access the agenda for the Monday, January 8, 2024 City Council meeting.
Our office is currently monitoring the forecast of an approaching cold front that is expected to bring windy conditions, rain and the possibility of severe storms to eastern NC on Tuesday.
The Beaufort County Finance Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM in the conference room located at 136 W. 2nd St.
This afternoon’s update continues to trend towards a strengthening storm system for our area Sunday and Monday.
This morning’s update continues to trend towards a strengthening storm system for our area Sunday and Monday.
The Beaufort County Commissioners meet each month for one general meeting to do most of the People's business here in Beaufort County, and we present that meeting in full review here on ENC NOW.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the Commissioners boardroom located at 136 W. 2nd Street.

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