Extreme Cold Watch

Locations Affected

Greenville, NC ∙ Jacksonville, NC ∙ Harkers Island, NC ∙ Manns Harbor, NC ∙ Hookerton, NC ∙ Neuse Forest, NC ∙ Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge, NC ∙ Richlands, NC ∙ Aurora, NC ∙ Frisco, NC

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 152 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026 ...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 above possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

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