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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington NC
458 PM EST Sat Jan 25 2025

NCZ096-099-105>110-SCZ032-033-039-054>056-058-059-261400-
Bladen-Columbus-Inland Pender-Coastal Pender-Inland New Hanover-
Coastal New Hanover-Inland Brunswick-Coastal Brunswick-Florence-
Marion-Williamsburg-Coastal Horry-Inland Georgetown-
Coastal Georgetown-Central Horry-Northern Horry-
Including the cities of Elizabethtown, Bladenboro, Whiteville,
Tabor City, Chadbourn, Lake Waccamaw, Burgaw, Surf City,
Wilmington, Masonboro, Myrtle Grove, Ogden, Carolina Beach,
Seagate, Boiling Spring Lakes, Leland, Shallotte, Oak Island,
Southport, Sunset Beach, Florence, Marion, Mullins, Kingstree,
Myrtle Beach, Socastee, North Myrtle Beach, Garden City,
Little River, Andrews, Georgetown, Murrells Inlet, Conway, Longs,
Bucksport, Loris, Green Sea, and Aynor
458 PM EST Sat Jan 25 2025

...REMAIN ALERT FOR PATCHY BLACK ICE ON ROADS, WALKWAYS AND OTHER
PAVED SURFACES LATER TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING...

With temperatures dropping below freezing later tonight through
early Sunday morning, expect refreezing of melted snow and ice
to create patchy black ice on area roadways including primary and
secondary roads as well as on and off ramps to bridges and
overpasses. Icy spots may also form on paved surfaces such as
parking lots, sidewalks and driveways.

Black ice is difficult to see and distinguish from dry surfaces.
The deceptive nature of black ice can catch you unaware while you
are driving or walking, causing you to lose control of your motor
vehicle or to slip and fall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you plan to drive or walk, remain alert for black ice. Slow
your driving speed and allow extra distance between vehicles. Use
care when walking on sidewalks, driveways or parking lots. Slips
and falls constitute a leading cause of injuries during winter
weather.

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