Robeson County Hurricane Florence

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Updated: January 30, 2025 9am

Here’s a summary of the Special Weather Briefing from the National Weather Service Wilmington, NC for January 31 – February 1, 2026:

Key Updates

Winter Storm Watch → Winter Storm Warning (effective late tonight through Sunday afternoon).
Cold Weather Advisory tonight through early Saturday evening.
Extreme Cold Watch early Saturday evening through Monday morning.
Snow onset trending earlier: Saturday morning.
High confidence in:
- Extremely cold air and rare wind chills.
- Significant snowfall and impacts.
- Hazardous winds and seas for coastal waters.

Major Hazards & Impacts

Dangerous Cold:
- Wind chills in single digits and possibly negative Saturday and Sunday nights.
- Frostbite and hypothermia risks.
Snowfall:
- Rain/snow/sleet mix possible before sunrise Saturday, transitioning to all snow later in the morning.
- Heaviest snow late Saturday into early Sunday.
- Potential for heavy snow banding north of Cape Fear.
Travel:
- Dry, powdery snow + gusts (25–35 mph, up to 45 mph) → poor visibility, reduced traction, whiteout conditions possible.
- Hazardous driving conditions likely through early next week.
Power Outages: Scattered outages expected due to strong winds and blowing snow.

Winter Storm Severity Index

Major Impacts (60–80% chance):
- Considerable disruptions to daily life.
- Dangerous driving conditions; avoid travel if possible.
- Widespread closures and infrastructure disruptions.
Extreme Impacts (30–40% chance in SE NC):
- Extremely dangerous or impossible driving conditions.
- Extensive closures; travel not advised.

Counties Under Winter Storm Warning

SC: Williamsburg, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, Florence, Dillon, Darlington, Marlboro.
NC: Columbus, Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender, Bladen, Robeson.

Key Takeaways