Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Raleigh NC
1227 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

NCZ011-027-028-042-043-075>077-080900-
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/O.CON.KRAH.CW.Y.0005.260208T0400Z-260208T1500Z/
Halifax-Nash-Edgecombe-Johnston-Wilson-Moore-Lee-Harnett-
Including the cities of Princeville, Carthage, Roanoke Rapids,
Enfield, Sanford, Scotland Neck, Clayton, Spring Hope, Dunn,
Southern Pines, Rocky Mount, Wilson, Lillington, Tarboro, Angier,
Nashville, Buies Creek, Pinehurst, Smithfield, Erwin, Aberdeen,
and Selma
1227 PM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts up to 45 mph expected through this afternoon. For the Cold
  Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills near 10 degrees expected
  late tonight into Sunday morning.

* WHERE...Edgecombe, Halifax, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Nash,
  and Wilson Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. For the
  Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured outdoor objects.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and result in scattered power
  outages. Dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia
  if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

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