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Wind Chill Advisory 2, NWS Raleigh, NC

January 4, 201831 counties in North Carolina

NWS Raleigh, NC issued this wind chill advisory at Jan 4, 2018, 4:05 AM EST for 31 counties in North Carolina. It took effect at Jan 4, 2018, 8:00 PM EST. It was in force for 14 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 4, 2018, 4:05 AM EST (09:05 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 4, 2018, 8:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 5, 2018, 9:55 AM EST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Raleigh, NC
All 31 counties

Alamance County, NC, Anson County, NC, Chatham County, NC, Cumberland County, NC, Davidson County, NC, Durham County, NC, Edgecombe County, NC, Forsyth County, NC, Franklin County, NC, Granville County, NC, Guilford County, NC, Halifax County, NC, Harnett County, NC, Hoke County, NC, Johnston County, NC, Lee County, NC, Montgomery County, NC, Moore County, NC, Nash County, NC, Orange County, NC, Person County, NC, Randolph County, NC, Richmond County, NC, Sampson County, NC, Scotland County, NC, Stanly County, NC, Vance County, NC, Wake County, NC, Warren County, NC, Wayne County, NC, Wilson County, NC

The radar

The Raleigh/Durham radar (KRAX), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC (KGSO), launched 00:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 93 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2018-01-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Greensboro/Hi Pt, NC at 00:00Z on 2018-01-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -64 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2050 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
68 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-64 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
3 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

912 
WWUS42 KRAH 040905
WSWRAH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
405 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...Snow, and consequent hazardous travel conditions, will affect
portions of central and eastern North Carolina through Thursday
morning...

NCZ042-075>077-085-086-088-089-041400-
/O.CAN.KRAH.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T1200Z/
Johnston-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Smithfield, Clayton, Flowers, Selma, 
Benson, Coats Crossroads, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, 
Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, Cumnock, Gum Springs, Sanford, 
Tramway, Dunn, Anderson Creek, Timberlake, Duncan, Erwin, Angier,
Lillington, Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, Ashley Heights, 
Raeford, Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, 
and Clinton
405 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...occurring. Additional accumulations of 0 are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow covered roads and black ice will
  affect travel for the next several days as temperatures remain 
  at or below freezing. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that travel will
remain hazardous due to icy patches and compacted snow. Motorists
are urged to use caution regardless of time of day because 
temperatures will remain at or below freezing through the daytime
hours. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be found
online at DriveNC.gov.

$$

NCZ011-027-028-043-078-041400-
/O.EXB.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.180104T1200Z-180106T1200Z/
/O.CON.KRAH.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T1200Z/
Halifax-Nash-Edgecombe-Wilson-Wayne-
Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Nashville, Aventon, 
Red Oak, Sharpsburg, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, New Hope, Wilson, 
and Goldsboro
405 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches
  are expected. Total accumulations of up to 6 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Halifax, Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson and Wayne Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST this 
  morning. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 7 AM this 
  morning to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
  visibility at times. The Winter Storm Warning will be replaced
  at 7 AM by a Winter Weather Advisory for black ice and snow
  covered roads. This will remain in effect until 7 AM on
  Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be
found online at DriveNC.gov.

A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that travel will
remain hazardous due to icy patches and compacted snow. Motorists
are urged to use caution regardless of time of day because 
temperatures will remain at or below freezing through the daytime
hours. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be found
online at DriveNC.gov.

$$

NCZ007-022>024-039-041400-
/O.NEW.KRAH.WC.Y.0002.180105T0500Z-180105T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T1200Z/
Person-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Randolph-
Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, 
Greensboro, Lake Townsend, High Point, Burlington, Graham, 
Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, and Trinity
405 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice is in place. Very
  cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from 5 
  above zero to 0.

* WHERE...Person, Guilford, Alamance, Orange and Randolph 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST 
  Saturday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 10 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for
  black ice. Patchy black ice and snow covered roads will make
  travel hazardous. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in 
  as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that travel will
remain hazardous due to icy patches and compacted snow. Motorists
are urged to use caution regardless of time of day because 
temperatures will remain at or below freezing through the daytime
hours. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be found
online at DriveNC.gov.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

NCZ021-038-041400-
/O.NEW.KRAH.WC.Y.0002.180105T0500Z-180105T1500Z/
Forsyth-Davidson-
Including the cities of Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, 
Lexington, and Thomasville
405 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to 
  range from 5 above zero to 0.

* WHERE...Forsyth and Davidson Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed 
  skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

NCZ008-009-025-040-041-073-074-083-084-041400-
/O.EXT.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T1200Z/
Granville-Vance-Durham-Chatham-Wake-Stanly-Montgomery-Anson-
Richmond-
Including the cities of Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, 
Henderson, Bethesda, Durham, Research Triangle, Hasty, 
Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Albemarle, 
Plyler, Troy, Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, 
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, and East Rockingham
405 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice is in place. 

* WHERE...Most of central North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for
  black ice. Patchy black ice and snow covered roads will make
  travel hazardous.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that travel will
remain hazardous due to icy patches and compacted snow. Motorists
are urged to use caution regardless of time of day because 
temperatures will remain at or below freezing through the daytime
hours. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be found
online at DriveNC.gov.

$$

NCZ010-026-041400-
/O.EXT.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T1200Z/
Warren-Franklin-
Including the cities of Norlina, Wise, Afton, Warrenton, 
Lake Gaston, Pilot, Ingleside, Louisburg, and Franklinton
405 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on slippery road conditions.
  Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected.
  After snow has concluded travel will remain hazardous due to
  black ice and compacted snow.

* WHERE...Warren and Franklin Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for reduced visibilities at
  times. Travel will remain hazardous after snow has concluded due
  to black ice and compacted snow on roadways.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be found online
at DriveNC.gov.

A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that travel will
remain hazardous due to icy patches and compacted snow. Motorists
are urged to use caution regardless of time of day because 
temperatures will remain at or below freezing through the daytime
hours. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can be found
online at DriveNC.gov.

$$
6 follow-up statements
935 
WWUS42 KRAH 041153
WSWRAH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
653 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...Snow, and consequent hazardous travel conditions, will affect
portions of central and eastern North Carolina through Thursday
morning...

NCZ011-027-028-043-078-042000-
/O.CAN.KRAH.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180104T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.180104T1153Z-180106T1200Z/
Halifax-Nash-Edgecombe-Wilson-Wayne-
Including the cities of Roanoke Rapids, Nashville, Aventon, 
Red Oak, Sharpsburg, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, New Hope, Wilson, 
and Goldsboro
653 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Winter Weather Advisory for black ice.

* WHERE...Halifax, Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson and Wayne Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be hazardous due to snow
  covered roads and black ice.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that travel will
remain hazardous due to ice and compacted snow on roadways.
Motorists are urged to use caution regardless of time of day
because temperatures will remain at or below freezing through the
daytime hours. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can
be found online at DriveNC.gov

$$

NCZ007-022>024-039-042000-
/O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T1200Z/
/O.CON.KRAH.WC.Y.0002.180105T0500Z-180105T1500Z/
Person-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Randolph-
Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, 
Greensboro, Lake Townsend, High Point, Burlington, Graham, 
Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, and Trinity
653 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Winter Weather Advisory in effect for black ice. Very
  cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from 5 
  above zero to 0.

* WHERE...Person, Guilford, Alamance, Orange and Randolph 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST 
  Saturday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 10 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be hazardous due to black ice. 
  The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that travel will
remain hazardous due to ice and compacted snow on roadways.
Motorists are urged to use caution regardless of time of day
because temperatures will remain at or below freezing through the
daytime hours. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can
be found online at DriveNC.gov

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

NCZ008>010-025-026-040>042-073>077-083>086-088-089-042000-
/O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T1200Z/
Granville-Vance-Warren-Durham-Franklin-Chatham-Wake-Johnston-
Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-
Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, 
Henderson, Norlina, Wise, Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, 
Bethesda, Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, Ingleside, Louisburg,
Franklinton, Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, Pittsboro, 
Raleigh, Cary, Smithfield, Clayton, Flowers, Selma, Benson, 
Coats Crossroads, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, Biscoe, Mount Gilead, 
Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen,
Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, Cumnock, Gum Springs, Sanford, 
Tramway, Dunn, Anderson Creek, Timberlake, Duncan, Erwin, Angier,
Lillington, Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, 
East Rockingham, Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, 
Ashley Heights, Raeford, Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, 
Fort Bragg, and Clinton
653 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice is in effect.

* WHERE...Portions of central North Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be hazardous due to black ice.
  The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that travel will
remain hazardous due to ice and compacted snow on roadways.
Motorists are urged to use caution regardless of time of day
because temperatures will remain at or below freezing through the
daytime hours. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can
be found online at DriveNC.gov

$$

NCZ021-038-042000-
/O.CON.KRAH.WC.Y.0002.180105T0500Z-180105T1500Z/
Forsyth-Davidson-
Including the cities of Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, 
Lexington, and Thomasville
653 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to 
  range from 5 above zero to 0.

* WHERE...Forsyth and Davidson Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very cold wind chills below 0 degrees can
  cause frostbite within 30 minutes of exposure.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$
095 
WWUS42 KRAH 041656
WSWRAH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1156 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...Hazardous travel conditions, will affect portions of central 
and eastern North Carolina through Saturday morning...

NCZ007-022>024-039-050100-
/O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T1200Z/
/O.CON.KRAH.WC.Y.0002.180105T0500Z-180105T1500Z/
Person-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Randolph-
Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, 
Greensboro, Lake Townsend, High Point, Burlington, Graham, 
Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, and Trinity
1156 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Winter Weather Advisory in effect for black ice. Very
  cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range from zero
  to 5 degrees. 

* WHERE...Person, Guilford, Alamance, Orange and Randolph 
  Counties. 

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST 
  Saturday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 10 AM EST Friday. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be hazardous due to black 
  ice. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 
  30 minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that travel will
remain hazardous due to ice and compacted snow on roadways.
Motorists are urged to use caution regardless of time of day
because temperatures will remain at or below freezing through the
daytime hours. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can
be found online at DriveNC.gov

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

NCZ008>011-025>028-040>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-050100-
/O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T1200Z/
Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-
Chatham-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-
Wayne-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, 
Henderson, Norlina, Wise, Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, 
Roanoke Rapids, Bethesda, Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, 
Ingleside, Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Aventon, Red Oak, 
Sharpsburg, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, 
Moncure, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Smithfield, Clayton, Flowers, 
Selma, Benson, Coats Crossroads, New Hope, Wilson, Albemarle, 
Plyler, Troy, Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, 
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, 
Cumnock, Gum Springs, Sanford, Tramway, Dunn, Anderson Creek, 
Timberlake, Duncan, Erwin, Angier, Lillington, Goldsboro, 
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, East Rockingham, 
Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, Ashley Heights, Raeford, 
Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and Clinton
1156 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Winter Weather Advisory for black ice.

* WHERE...Halifax, Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson and Wayne Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be hazardous due to snow 
  covered roads and black ice. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that travel will
remain hazardous due to ice and compacted snow on roadways.
Motorists are urged to use caution regardless of time of day
because temperatures will remain at or below freezing through the
daytime hours. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can
be found online at DriveNC.gov

$$

NCZ021-038-050100-
/O.CON.KRAH.WC.Y.0002.180105T0500Z-180105T1500Z/
Forsyth-Davidson-
Including the cities of Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, 
Lexington, and Thomasville
1156 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to
  fall to near zero tonight. 

* WHERE...Forsyth and Davidson Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very cold wind chills below 0 degrees can 
  cause frostbite within 30 minutes of exposure. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$
127 
WWUS42 KRAH 041952
WSWRAH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
252 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...Hazardous travel conditions will continue to affect portions 
of central and eastern North Carolina through Saturday morning...

NCZ008>011-025>028-040>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-050400-
/O.EXB.KRAH.WC.Y.0002.180105T0100Z-180105T1500Z/
/O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T1200Z/
Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-
Chatham-Wake-Johnston-Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-
Wayne-Anson-Richmond-Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, 
Henderson, Norlina, Wise, Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, 
Roanoke Rapids, Bethesda, Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, 
Ingleside, Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Aventon, Red Oak, 
Sharpsburg, Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, 
Moncure, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, Smithfield, Clayton, Flowers, 
Selma, Benson, Coats Crossroads, New Hope, Wilson, Albemarle, 
Plyler, Troy, Biscoe, Mount Gilead, Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, 
Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen, Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, 
Cumnock, Gum Springs, Sanford, Tramway, Dunn, Anderson Creek, 
Timberlake, Duncan, Erwin, Angier, Lillington, Goldsboro, 
Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, East Rockingham, 
Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, Ashley Heights, Raeford, 
Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, and Clinton
252 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Winter Weather Advisory for black ice. Any melting that
  occurred today will refreeze and solidify. Also, bitterly cold
  temperatures will combine with gusty winds to produce wind 
  chill readings of 0 to 5 degrees. 
 
* WHERE...Most of central North Carolina.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST 
  Saturday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to
  10 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be hazardous in some areas due
  to black ice. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as 
  little as 20 to 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that travel will
remain hazardous due to ice and compacted snow on roadways.
Motorists are urged to use caution regardless of time of day
because temperatures will remain at or below freezing through the
daytime hours. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can
be found online at DriveNC.gov


A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

NCZ007-022>024-039-050400-
/O.EXT.KRAH.WC.Y.0002.180105T0100Z-180105T1500Z/
/O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T1200Z/
Person-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-Randolph-
Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, 
Greensboro, Lake Townsend, High Point, Burlington, Graham, 
Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, and Trinity
252 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Winter Weather Advisory for black ice. Any melting that
  occurred today will refreeze and solidify. Also, bitterly cold
  temperatures will combine with gusty winds to produce wind 
  chill readings of 5 below zero to 5 above zero. 
 
* WHERE...Most of central North Carolina.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST 
  Saturday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to
  10 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be hazardous in some areas due
  to black ice, mainly east of the Triad region. The cold wind 
  chills will cause frostbite in as little as 20 to 30 minutes to 
  exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that travel will
remain hazardous due to ice and compacted snow on roadways.
Motorists are urged to use caution regardless of time of day
because temperatures will remain at or below freezing through the
daytime hours. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can
be found online at DriveNC.gov


A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.



$$

NCZ021-038-050400-
/O.EXT.KRAH.WC.Y.0002.180105T0100Z-180105T1500Z/
Forsyth-Davidson-
Including the cities of Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, 
Lexington, and Thomasville
252 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will
  cause frostbite in as little as 20 to 30 minutes to exposed
  skin. Expect wind chills to range from 5 below to 5 above zero. 

* WHERE...Forsyth and Davidson Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The main timing of extreme wind chills will
  be around sunrise through the morning rush on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

Badgett
202 
WWUS42 KRAH 050207
WSWRAH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
907 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...Hazardous travel conditions and dangerous wind chill values will
continue to affect portions of central and eastern North Carolina
through Saturday morning...

NCZ007>011-022>028-039>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-051200-
/O.CON.KRAH.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180105T1500Z/
/O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T1200Z/
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-
Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-Johnston-
Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-Richmond-
Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, 
Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, Henderson, Norlina, Wise, 
Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids, Greensboro, 
Lake Townsend, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, 
Carrboro, Bethesda, Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, Ingleside, 
Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Aventon, Red Oak, Sharpsburg, 
Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, Trinity, 
Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, 
Smithfield, Clayton, Flowers, Selma, Benson, Coats Crossroads, 
New Hope, Wilson, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, Biscoe, Mount Gilead, 
Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen,
Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, Cumnock, Gum Springs, Sanford, 
Tramway, Dunn, Anderson Creek, Timberlake, Duncan, Erwin, Angier,
Lillington, Goldsboro, Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, 
East Rockingham, Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, 
Ashley Heights, Raeford, Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, 
Fort Bragg, and Clinton
907 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Winter Weather Advisory for black ice. Remaining snow
  cover, and re-freezing of wetness from melting that occurred on
  Thursday, will result in dangerous travel conditions, especially
  through Friday morning. In addition, very cold wind chill 
  values are expected, which can cause frostbite to exposed skin 
  in as little as 20 to 30 minutes. Minimum wind chill values will
  range from five below zero to five above zero.

* WHERE...Most of central North Carolina.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST 
  Saturday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be particularly dangerous on
  shaded and hilly roadways, where black ice and solidified slush
  and snow cover will be most prevalent. The coldest wind chill
  values will likely occur around sunrise through the morning rush
  on Friday. The cold wind chill values will cause frostbite in 
  as little as 20 to 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that travel will
remain hazardous due to ice and compacted snow on roadways.
Motorists are urged to use caution regardless of time of day
because temperatures will remain at or below freezing through the
daytime hours. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can
be found online at DriveNC.gov

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

NCZ021-038-051200-
/O.CON.KRAH.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180105T1500Z/
Forsyth-Davidson-
Including the cities of Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, 
Lexington, and Thomasville
907 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chill values are expected, which can 
  cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 20 to 30 
  minutes. Minimum wind chill values will range from five below 
  zero to five above zero.
 
* WHERE...Forsyth and Davidson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chill values will likely
  occur around sunrise through the morning rush on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$
196 
WWUS42 KRAH 050904
WSWRAH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
404 AM EST Fri Jan 5 2018

...Hazardous travel conditions and dangerous wind chill values
will continue to affect portions of central and eastern North
Carolina through Saturday morning...

NCZ007>011-022>028-039>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-052200-
/O.NEW.KRAH.WC.Y.0003.180106T0100Z-180106T1500Z/
/O.CON.KRAH.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180105T1500Z/
/O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T1200Z/
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-
Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-Johnston-
Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-Richmond-
Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, 
Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, Henderson, Norlina, Wise, 
Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids, Greensboro, 
Lake Townsend, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, 
Carrboro, Bethesda, Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, Ingleside, 
Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Aventon, Red Oak, Sharpsburg, 
Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, Trinity, 
Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, 
Smithfield, Clayton, Flowers, Selma, Benson, Coats Crossroads, 
New Hope, Wilson, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, Biscoe, Mount Gilead, 
Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen,
Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, Cumnock, Gum Springs, Sanford, 
Tramway, Dunn, Anderson Creek, Timberlake, Duncan, Erwin, Angier,
Lillington, Goldsboro, Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, 
East Rockingham, Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, 
Ashley Heights, Raeford, Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, 
Fort Bragg, and Clinton
404 AM EST Fri Jan 5 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Winter Weather Advisory for black ice. Remaining snow
  cover, and re-freezing of wetness from melting that occurred on
  Thursday, will result in dangerous travel conditions, especially
  through the morning commute. In addition, very cold wind chill 
  values are expected, which can cause frostbite to exposed skin 
  in as little as 20 to 30 minutes. Minimum wind chill values will
  range from five below zero to five above zero.

* WHERE...Most of central North Carolina.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Saturday.
  For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM EST today and again
  from 8 PM EST tonight through 10 AM EST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be particularly dangerous on
  shaded and hilly roadways, where black ice and solidified slush
  and snow cover will be most prevalent. The coldest wind chill
  values will likely occur around sunrise through the morning rush
  both today and Saturday. The cold wind chill values will cause 
  frostbite in as little as 20 to 30 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that travel will
remain hazardous due to ice and compacted snow on roadways.
Motorists are urged to use caution regardless of time of day
because temperatures will remain at or below freezing through the
daytime hours. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can
be found online at DriveNC.gov

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

NCZ021-038-052200-
/O.NEW.KRAH.WC.Y.0003.180106T0100Z-180106T1500Z/
/O.CON.KRAH.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180105T1500Z/
Forsyth-Davidson-
Including the cities of Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, 
Lexington, and Thomasville
404 AM EST Fri Jan 5 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chill values are expected, which can 
  cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 20 to 30 
  minutes. Minimum wind chill values will range from five below 
  zero to five above zero.
 
* WHERE...Forsyth and Davidson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST today and again from 8 PM EST tonight
  through 10 AM EST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chill values will likely
  occur around sunrise through the morning rush today and then
  again during the morning commute on Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$
350 
WWUS42 KRAH 051455
WSWRAH

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
955 AM EST Fri Jan 5 2018

...Hazardous travel conditions and dangerous wind chill values
will continue to affect portions of central and eastern North
Carolina through Saturday morning...

NCZ007>011-022>028-039>043-073>078-083>086-088-089-052300-
/O.CAN.KRAH.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180105T1500Z/
/O.CON.KRAH.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180106T1200Z/
/O.CON.KRAH.WC.Y.0003.180106T0100Z-180106T1500Z/
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Halifax-Guilford-Alamance-Orange-
Durham-Franklin-Nash-Edgecombe-Randolph-Chatham-Wake-Johnston-
Wilson-Stanly-Montgomery-Moore-Lee-Harnett-Wayne-Anson-Richmond-
Scotland-Hoke-Cumberland-Sampson-
Including the cities of Bushy Fork, Concord, Roxboro, Surl, 
Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, Dabney, Henderson, Norlina, Wise, 
Afton, Warrenton, Lake Gaston, Roanoke Rapids, Greensboro, 
Lake Townsend, High Point, Burlington, Graham, Chapel Hill, 
Carrboro, Bethesda, Durham, Research Triangle, Pilot, Ingleside, 
Louisburg, Franklinton, Nashville, Aventon, Red Oak, Sharpsburg, 
Spring Hope, Rocky Mount, Asheboro, Ulah, Archdale, Trinity, 
Hasty, Siler City, Bynum, Moncure, Pittsboro, Raleigh, Cary, 
Smithfield, Clayton, Flowers, Selma, Benson, Coats Crossroads, 
New Hope, Wilson, Albemarle, Plyler, Troy, Biscoe, Mount Gilead, 
Pekin, Badin Lake, Eldorado, Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen,
Eagle Springs, Seven Lakes, Cumnock, Gum Springs, Sanford, 
Tramway, Dunn, Anderson Creek, Timberlake, Duncan, Erwin, Angier,
Lillington, Goldsboro, Wadesboro, Polkton, Rockingham, Hamlet, 
East Rockingham, Laurel Hill, Laurinburg, Antioch, 
Ashley Heights, Raeford, Rockfish, Silver City, Fayetteville, 
Fort Bragg, and Clinton
955 AM EST Fri Jan 5 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Winter Weather Advisory for black ice. In addition, very
  cold wind chill values are expected again tonight, which can
  cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 20 to 30
  minutes. Minimum wind chill values will range around zero
  degrees tonight.

* WHERE...Most of central North Carolina.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST 
  Saturday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 10 AM EST today 
  and again from 8 PM EST tonight through 10 AM EST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be particularly dangerous on
  shaded and hilly roadways, where black ice and solidified slush
  and snow cover will be most prevalent. The coldest wind chill
  values will likely occur tonight through early Saturday when 
  frost bite can occur in as little as 20 to 30 minutes to exposed
  skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for black ice means that travel will
remain hazardous due to ice and compacted snow on roadways.
Motorists are urged to use caution regardless of time of day
because temperatures will remain at or below freezing through the
daytime hours. The latest road conditions for North Carolina can
be found online at DriveNC.gov

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

NCZ021-038-052300-
/O.CAN.KRAH.WC.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180105T1500Z/
/O.CON.KRAH.WC.Y.0003.180106T0100Z-180106T1500Z/
Forsyth-Davidson-
Including the cities of Pfafftown, Stanleyville, Winston-Salem, 
Lexington, and Thomasville
955 AM EST Fri Jan 5 2018

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM 
EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chill values are expected, which can 
  cause frostbite to exposed skin in as little as 20 to 30 
  minutes. Minimum wind chill values will range from five below 
  zero to five above zero.

* WHERE...Forsyth and Davidson Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST today and again from 8 PM EST tonight 
  through 10 AM EST Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chill values will likely 
  occur around sunrise through the morning rush today and then 
  again during the morning commute on Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Raleigh, NC wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill advisory went out at Jan 4, 3:45 AM EST, 20 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 4, 3:45 AM EST, 20 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
345 AM EST Thu Jan 4 2018

.SYNOPSIS...
An exiting storm system will track northeast towards New England
today. Frigid air will surge into the region Thursday through
Saturday.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
As of 230 AM Thursday...

Winter storm is pushing through areas north and east of the Triangle
at this time. The very well depicted snow/no snow line will march
eastward over the next several hours before exiting to the
northeast. Areas in the northeastern counties will have the
potential to see some of the highest snow totals of the day with
storm totals of 4-6 inches possible. Look for snow to end in the
northeast around 12z.

In the wake of the storm, winds will kick up considerably today
gusting to 20-25 kts at times. With as lightly packed as the snow
is, this will cause some blowing snow at times. As winds continue
into the the evening and overnight hours tonight into Friday
morning, wind chills will become a factor, dropping to around 0
degrees across the northern tier of counties with single digits
elsewhere. Temperatures will hover around plus or minus freezing
with upper 20s to low 30s across the north and mid 30s in the south.
Lows Friday morning in the upper single digits to low teens.

As temperatures will remain near or below freezing for the next
couple of days, black ice will be possible and will be covered with
a Winter Weather Advisory.

&&

.SHORT TERM /Friday through Saturday night/...
As of 310 AM Thursday...

The mid level polar low will wobble NE over the St. Lawrence Valley
and Canadian Maritimes during this period, while the surface thermal
trough extends down through NC. The relentless feed of cold air will
persist through Sat night as Arctic high pressure builds into and
over the area from the NNW, settling over E VA and E NC by daybreak
Sun. Expect generally clear skies. Thicknesses are projected to be
around 70 m below normal, supportive of highs in the upper 20s to
lower 30s and lows of 6-16. -GIH

&&

.LONG TERM /Sunday through Wednesday/...
As of 345 AM Thursday...

We'll finally start to warm up a bit (relatively speaking) as mid
level heights rebound in the wake of the departing polar trough. The
surface high over our region early Sun will shift east and offshore
by Sun night, bringing about rising thicknesses, although a cool
stable ridge will continue to extend back into NC. The 850 mb ridge
centered over FL early Sun will move ENE and offshore Sun, resulting
in the onset of southwesterly overrunning flow and increasing clouds
from W to E across central NC Sun/Sun night. The Pacific-source wave
moving ESE through the central and southern Plains Sun looks likely
to merge with the polar stream to culminate in a full-latitude
trough and accompanying surface front that approaches from the west
late Sun night and Mon morning. Confidence in precip ahead of and
along this front has increased, and expect high chance to likely
pops Mon afternoon through evening. NC should stay in the cool
sector with models showing the triple point low holding to our S and
SE as the front passes by. Model thermal profiles, showing
increasing warm air advection up and over the residual cold stable
pool at the surface, suggest that the precip will start as a light
wintry mix of primarily light sleet mixed with a little snow and/or
freezing rain Mon morning, before precip rates pick up and the
warming aloft increases in depth and overtakes the cooler surface
air, resulting in a trend to just a chilly rain by lunchtime as pops
rise. Rain is likely to be moving out of eastern sections by Tue
morning, followed by clearing skies and rebounding mid level heights
as ridging moves in from the west. We may see a few clouds Wed if
the GFS and its mid level wave dropping through the Deep South come
to pass, but overall there is insufficient moisture return at any
time for anything but mostly sunny/clear skies midday Tue through
Wed. Highs will be in the 30s Sun, rising to the mid 40s to lower
50s, close to seasonal normals, Mon-Wed. -GIH

&&

.AVIATION /06Z THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
As of 100 AM Thursday...

24 Hour TAF Period: Snow is exiting KRDU and KFAY at this time so we
expect an improvement in visibilities very soon at these locations.
Further east, KRWI is still socked into the snow bands and this will
continue several more hours before finally letting up closer to 9 or
10Z. As the storm exits some every gusty conditions are expected
with winds gusting to 20-25 kts at times across the board. Late this
morning a brief period of low level wind shear could be observed
mainly at KRDU and KFAY between 10-12Z but can't rule it out
everywhere. Mixing to the surface and general gustiness should take
over by 12z however. Once the storm exits to the northeast, expect
VFR conditions to return for the remainder of the period and the
rest of the long term as well.

&&

.CLIMATE...
RDU Records:

Date     |  Low  Year  |  Low Max  Year
------------------------------------------
01/04    |   6   1918  |    24     1896
01/05    |   6   1981  |    27     1959
01/06    |   7   1924  |    24     1924
01/07    |   9   2014  |    21     1988
01/08    |   7   1970  |    20     1970
01/09    |   0   1970  |    20     1970

GSO Records:

Date     |  Low  Year  |  Low Max  Year
------------------------------------------
01/04    |   3   1918  |    28     1904
01/05    |   3   1918  |    22     1919
01/06    |   5   1924  |    27     1988
01/07    |   5   2014  |    21     1988
01/08    |   6   2015  |    19     1970
01/09    |   2   1970  |    20     1970

FAY Records:

Date     |  Low  Year  |  Low Max  Year
------------------------------------------
01/04    |   4   1918  |    28     1920
01/05    |  10   1920  |    32     1920
01/06    |   8   1924  |    27     1912
01/07    |  12   2014  |    28     2014
01/08    |  13   2015  |    28     2017
01/09    |   9   1970  |    25     1973

&&

.RAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory from 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday
for NCZ011-027-028-043-078.
Winter Storm Warning until 7 AM EST this morning for NCZ011-027-028-
043-078.
Winter Weather Advisory until 7 AM EST Saturday for NCZ007>010-
022>026-039>042-073>077-083>086-088-089.
Wind Chill Advisory from midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Friday for
NCZ007-021>024-038-039.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Ellis
NEAR TERM...Ellis
SHORT TERM...Hartfield
LONG TERM...Hartfield
AVIATION...ELLIS
CLIMATE...KCP
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 3, 10:38 PM EST, 5 hours 27 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1038 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

NCZ007>010-023>026-040-041-041200-
Person-Granville-Vance-Warren-Alamance-Orange-Durham-Franklin-
Chatham-Wake-
1038 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

Frigid temperatures and low wind chills will persist through the
rest of the week, with the worst of the cold occurring Thursday
night through Saturday. Temperatures in some areas may not surpass
the freezing mark on Thursday or Friday, and lows in the lower teens
will be common areawide.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall accumulations to the
National Weather Service.

NCZ011-027-028-042-043-077-078-088-089-041200-
Halifax-Nash-Edgecombe-Johnston-Wilson-Harnett-Wayne-Cumberland-
Sampson-
1038 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

Frigid temperatures and low wind chills will persist through the
rest of the week, with the worst of the cold occurring Thursday
night through Saturday. Temperatures in some areas may not surpass
the freezing mark on Thursday or Friday, and lows in the lower teens
will be common areawide.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall accumulations to the
National Weather Service.

NCZ021-038-041200-
Forsyth-Davidson-
1038 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Frigid temperatures and low wind chills will persist through the
rest of the week, with the worst of the cold occurring Thursday
night through Saturday. Temperatures in some areas may not surpass
the freezing mark on Thursday or Friday, and lows in the lower teens
will be common areawide.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed.

NCZ075-076-085-086-041200-
Moore-Lee-Scotland-Hoke-
1038 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

Frigid temperatures and low wind chills will persist through the
rest of the week, with the worst of the cold occurring Thursday
night through Saturday. Temperatures in some areas may not surpass
the freezing mark on Thursday or Friday, and lows in the lower teens
will be common areawide.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall accumulations to the
National Weather Service.

NCZ022-039-073-074-083-041200-
Guilford-Randolph-Stanly-Montgomery-Anson-
1038 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

Frigid temperatures and low wind chills will persist through the
rest of the week, with the worst of the cold occurring Thursday
night through Saturday. Temperatures in some areas may not surpass
the freezing mark on Thursday or Friday, and lows in the lower teens
will be common areawide.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall accumulations to the
National Weather Service.

NCZ084-041200-
Richmond-
1038 PM EST Wed Jan 3 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central North Carolina.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

Frigid temperatures and low wind chills will persist through the
rest of the week, with the worst of the cold occurring Thursday
night through Saturday. Temperatures in some areas may not surpass
the freezing mark on Thursday or Friday, and lows in the lower teens
will be common areawide.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report snowfall accumulations to the
National Weather Service.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jan 4, 1:01 AM EST, 3 hours 4 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
101 AM EST THU JAN 4 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1218 AM     SNOW             3 NNE ELROY             35.37N 77.90W
01/04/2018  E1.5 INCH        WAYNE              NC   TRAINED SPOTTER

            REPORTED AT DORIS DR. AND GOLDLEAF DR.

&&
Local storm report, Jan 4, 1:15 AM EST, 2 hours 50 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
115 AM EST THU JAN 4 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0100 AM     SNOW             RDU INTERNATIONAL       35.87N 78.78W
01/04/2018  E0.9 INCH        WAKE               NC   OFFICIAL NWS OBS

            RDU OBSERVER REPORTED STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL,
            WHICH ENDED AT 1228 AM, WAS 0.9". LIQUID
            EQUIVALENT AMOUNT WAS 0.06", YIELDING A SNOW
            RATIO OF 15:1.

&&
Local storm report, Jan 4, 1:18 AM EST, 2 hours 47 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
118 AM EST THU JAN 4 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0100 AM     SNOW             4 SSW RALEIGH           35.77N 78.68W
01/04/2018  M0.8 INCH        WAKE               NC   OFFICIAL NWS OBS

            MEASURED STORM TOTAL SNOWFALL OF 0.8".
            LIQUID EQUIVALENT WAS 0.06", YIELDING A SNOW
            RATIO OF 13.3:1.

&&
Local storm report, Jan 4, 1:25 AM EST, 2 hours 40 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
125 AM EST THU JAN 4 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1210 AM     SNOW             4 SSW RALEIGH           35.77N 78.69W
01/04/2018  E0.6 INCH        WAKE               NC   PUBLIC

            REPORTED AT AVENT FERRY RD. AND GORMAN ST.

&&
Local storm report, Jan 4, 1:37 AM EST, 2 hours 28 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
137 AM EST THU JAN 4 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0100 AM     SNOW             1 SSW MORRISVILLE       35.82N 78.85W
01/04/2018  E1.5 INCH        WAKE               NC   COCORAHS

            SNOW BEGAN JUST AFTER 8 PM.

&&
Local storm report, Jan 4, 1:43 AM EST, 2 hours 22 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE RALEIGH NC
143 AM EST THU JAN 4 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1230 AM     SNOW             3 ENE PINEVIEW          35.32N 79.02W
01/04/2018  E3.0 INCH        HARNETT            NC   OTHER FEDERAL

            REPORTED BY AN OFF DUTY POPE FIELD WEATHER
            TECHNICIAN.

&&

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Wind Chill Advisories in North Carolina, 2018Every wind chill advisory in 2018

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.