Extreme Cold Warning
Status
New Event Active alertStart Time
Sat 01/31/2026 07:00 PM ESTEnd Time
Sun 02/01/2026 10:00 AM ESTSignificance
WarningImpacts
High impact
Locations Affected
Charlotte, NC ∙ Concord, NC ∙ Asheville, NC ∙ Gastonia, NC ∙ Rock Hill, SC ∙ Greenville, SC ∙ Hillsdale, NC ∙ Cross Hill, SC ∙ Franklin Springs, GA ∙ Big Tom, NCFull Alert Message
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC 1137 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, the foothills and Piedmont of North Carolina, and the Upstate of South Carolina. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Technical Header
GAZ010-017-018-026-028-029-NCZ035>037-056-057-068>072-082-502-504- 506-508-510-SCZ008>014-019-101>109-310300- /O.UPG.KGSP.EC.A.0002.260201T0000Z-260201T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KGSP.EC.W.0002.260201T0000Z-260201T1500Z/ Rabun-Habersham-Stephens-Franklin-Hart-Elbert-Alexander-Iredell- Davie-Catawba-Rowan-Cleveland-Lincoln-Gaston-Mecklenburg-Cabarrus- Union-Greater Caldwell-Greater Burke-Eastern McDowell-Greater Rutherford-Eastern Polk-Cherokee-York-Anderson-Abbeville-Laurens- Union-Chester-Greenwood-Oconee Mountains-Pickens Mountains- Greenville Mountains-Greater Oconee-Greater Pickens-Central Greenville-Southern Greenville-Northern Spartanburg-Southern Spartanburg- Including the cities of Hiddenite, Dacusville, Lyman, Fero, Sawmills, Royston, Forest City, Taylors, Kannapolis, Marion, Union, Mooresville, Farmington, Dysartsville, Mauldin, Mill Spring, Clemson, Nebo, Chester, Charlotte, Fork Church, Great Falls, Clinton, Kings Mountain, Columbus, Monarch Mills, Ellendale, Statesville, Blackstock, Boiling Springs Sc, Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Newton, Cornelia, Clarkesville, Rutherfordton, Westminster, Toccoa, Spindale, Hickory, Glenwood, Kings Creek, Crouse, Rock Hill, Clayton, Advance, Taylorsville, Rocky Bottom, Concord, Anderson, Walhalla, Morganton, Reed Creek, Greer, Elberton, Bethlehem, Mountain City, Hollywood, Glassy Mountain, Easley, Hartwell, Fork Shoals, Fortsonia, Middleton, Nuberg, Fountain Inn, Greenville, Stony Point, Gumlog, Monroe, Pine Mountain, Catawba, Ware Shoals, Wellford, Laurens, Franklin Springs, Simpsonville, Ninety Six, Duncan, Boydville, Demorest, Shelby, Ruckersville, Mountain Rest, Oakway, Berea, Indian Trail, Mocksville, Canon, Inman, Millersville, St. Stephens, Fingerville, Seneca, Gaffney, Lenoir, Landrum, Gastonia, Granite Falls, Cornwell, Baldwin, Trinity, Weddington, Salisbury, Pleasant Grove, Lavonia, Valdese, Tryon, Lincolnton, and Spartanburg 1137 AM EST Fri Jan 30 2026
