All storms are now clear of Beaufort Co.. Winds are expected to begin transitioning NW, and remain sustained between 15 and 25 mph through Sunday afternoon.
Published: Sunday, March 13th, 2022 @ 8:23 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Cooper cautioned people to stay home today and stay safe, as most roads remain snow and ice covered, and thousands of homes and businesses in some coastal counties are without power.
Published: Monday, January 24th, 2022 @ 3:11 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper and state officials are advising residents to not let their guard down
Published: Monday, January 24th, 2022 @ 2:46 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Please take a moment to review the message below from North Carolina Emergency Management and attachment from FEMA as you prepared for our approaching winter weather.
Published: Thursday, January 20th, 2022 @ 7:12 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper has signed a state of emergency in advance of the second winter storm to move through the state in a week.
Published: Thursday, January 20th, 2022 @ 10:57 am
By: Governor's Office
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This Morning's update from the National Weather Service can be found in the email below and the attached briefing
Published: Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 @ 2:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The latest update from the National Weather Service can be found in this post.
Published: Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 @ 1:09 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry outlined impacts and response to today’s winter storm, including weather-related delays to vaccine distribution.
Published: Saturday, February 20th, 2021 @ 1:26 am
By: Governor's Office
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All areas north of the Pamlico River, as well as areas north and west of Vanceboro and Blounts Creek are now forecasted to receive between 2" and 3" of snow.
Published: Thursday, January 28th, 2021 @ 1:13 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Last night’s winter weather brought snow across North Carolina, downed trees and caused power outages around the state.
Published: Friday, February 21st, 2020 @ 11:10 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Cooper today declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties as North Carolina prepares for a major winter storm expected to hit the state starting Saturday
Published: Saturday, December 8th, 2018 @ 6:15 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As North Carolina braces for a second widespread winter storm in less than a month, Governor Roy Cooper today declared a state of emergency and urged North Carolinians to stay off the roads when travel becomes dangerous
Published: Wednesday, January 17th, 2018 @ 8:07 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today declared a state of emergency for all eastern and several central North Carolina counties as the state braces for snow and sleet along with bitter cold
Published: Thursday, January 4th, 2018 @ 6:45 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper has declared Dec. 3 – 9, 2017 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week and is urging North Carolinians to plan, prepare and be ready for potentially dangerous winter weather in the months ahead
Published: Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 @ 1:56 am
By: Governor's Office
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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.
Published: Saturday, January 7th, 2017 @ 11:22 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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As a Winter Storm Helena heads toward North Carolina, the Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies has decided to postpone the inauguration of Gov. Roy Cooper.
Published: Friday, January 6th, 2017 @ 2:30 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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After less than a week in office, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is already preparing for his first winter storm
Published: Friday, January 6th, 2017 @ 12:08 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Pat McCrory reports that the North Carolina State Emergency Response Team is closely monitoring the weather and preparing for the approaching winter storm and recommended that residents do the same.
Published: Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 @ 1:42 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory is urging North Carolinians to prepare for winter weather and monitor local forecasts as the state's first significant winter storm moves in later today
Published: Friday, January 22nd, 2016 @ 11:04 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Ahead of a winter storm that will enter North Carolina Wednesday, Governor Pat McCrory has ordered state agencies to begin preparations for possible treacherous travel conditions.
Published: Friday, January 22nd, 2016 @ 10:51 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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For consecutive Tuesdays in February, winter weather forced closures and disrupted schedules at East Carolina University. After a winter storm brought approximately three inches of snow on Tuesday, Feb. 24, classes were cancelled from 3:30 p.m. until 10 a.m. on Wednesday.
Published: Friday, February 27th, 2015 @ 6:09 am
By: ECU News Services
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Governor Pat McCrory briefed citizens from the State Emergency Operations Center Wednesday morning on the response to last night's snowfall across the state.
Published: Thursday, February 26th, 2015 @ 10:26 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Back-to-back winter storms will bring measurable snowfall to much of the state twice in three days, a rarity for North Carolina. By the weekend, two separate winter storm systems will have moved across the state. Today's band of snow showers is expected to bring 1-2 inches of snow in the Triangle...
Published: Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 @ 10:01 am
By: Chris Downey
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A winter storm that dropped a mix of ice, snow and sleet on campus Feb. 16 and 17 prompted cancellation of evening classes on Monday and university closure on Tuesday.
Published: Saturday, February 21st, 2015 @ 10:07 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Secondary Roads are extremely icy this morning, with Primary roads having slick spots on them. The NWS has extended the Winter Storm Warning for Beaufort County until 4:00pm today.
Published: Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 @ 9:24 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory is urging people to stay off the roads tonight as the winter storm moves east across North Carolina. Forecasters have increased predicted snow and ice accumulation totals in many areas potentially making roads impassable in a portion of the central part of state.
Published: Tuesday, February 17th, 2015 @ 1:26 am
By: Chris Downey
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There was not much new information from the five o’clock NWS call. The forecast at this time for our area is calling for
Published: Monday, February 16th, 2015 @ 11:20 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Weather Service is likely to issue a Weather Storm Watch tomorrow for icing Monday night into and through 11:00am Tuesday morning. We could see freezing rain or sleet as early as 5:00pm Monday evening.
Published: Monday, February 16th, 2015 @ 9:18 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor McCrory has signed a State of Emergency declaration and waived weight and hours of service restrictions on truck drivers to expedite response to today's winter storm. The storm has impacted much of central North Carolina.
Published: Friday, March 7th, 2014 @ 11:12 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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All First Responder Agencies and personnel please take precautions concerning response activities on Sunday as this fast moving storm front passes through the area.
Published: Friday, December 27th, 2013 @ 8:30 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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We should continue to use caution when traveling as we could receive another one-half inch of rain and many culverts are plugged or flow is reduced and standing water can cause hydroplaning in vehicles.
Published: Wednesday, November 27th, 2013 @ 11:33 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The main part of this Nor'easter like storm will impact us from about 7:00pm tonight through 7:00am tomorrow morning.
Published: Tuesday, November 26th, 2013 @ 5:51 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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For those traveling or working outside late Tuesday and all day Wednesday please do so with extreme caution.
Published: Tuesday, November 26th, 2013 @ 1:30 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The City of Washington Administrative Offices will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, due to expected poor driving conditions in the early morning.
Published: Monday, January 10th, 2011 @ 7:34 pm
By: BCN
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