Newport, NC – Residents across eastern North Carolina are being urged to stay weather-aware today as the National Weather Service says the threat of icing remains most likely inland, with no major changes to the forecast as of the latest update.
According to the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office, forecasters continue to analyze new data, but conditions remain consistent with earlier projections. The highest risk for ice accumulation is expected away from the immediate coast, where colder surface temperatures are more likely to support freezing rain or sleet.
Meteorologists noted that precipitation timing and type will vary across the region. A preview video released by the NWS shows when precipitation may move through eastern North Carolina and what form it could take, with darker colors indicating heavier precipitation rates. Even light ice accumulation can create hazardous driving conditions, especially on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roads.
Communities in inland counties, including areas west of U.S. Highway 17 and farther from the coast, should prepare for the possibility of slick travel and isolated power issues if ice builds on trees and power lines. Coastal locations may see more rain, but officials caution that temperatures could fluctuate enough to still cause brief freezing conditions.
The NWS encourages residents to review winter preparedness plans, limit travel if possible during periods of freezing precipitation, and monitor updated forecasts throughout the day as the system moves through.
Additional details, including potential ice and sleet totals, are available through the National Weather Service’s winter weather resources.
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