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NWS: Winter storm possible this weekend across eastern North Carolina
The National Weather Service in Morehead City says confidence is increasing in a potential winter storm that could impact much of eastern North Carolina this weekend.
In a Wednesday afternoon update, forecasters said trends continue upward for accumulating snow, with most of the region now showing a greater than 50 percent chance of moderate impacts and some areas at risk for major disruptions if forecast conditions develop as expected.
Meteorologists said the system is expected to bring mostly snow, though some rain remains possible closer to the coast. At this time, forecasters said ice is not expected.
Probability maps show increasing chances for several inches of snow across much of eastern North Carolina, with some coastal and Outer Banks locations also facing the potential for strong winds and blowing snow.
The National Weather Service said snowfall rates could exceed 1 to 2 inches per hour at times during the peak of the storm, which could significantly reduce visibility and create hazardous travel conditions.
Along the coast, forecasters are also monitoring the potential for strong wind gusts, with gusts between 50 and 65 mph possible on the Outer Banks and 35 to 50 mph inland from Saturday into Sunday. Officials say these winds could lead to isolated power outages and tree damage.
Coastal flooding is also a concern, with moderate to locally significant impacts possible on both the ocean and sound sides, particularly in vulnerable areas of NC-12, including Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. Forecasters said it is too early to determine exact inundation levels.
The National Weather Service warned that if forecast snowfall amounts verify, impacts could last into much of next week, including dangerous or impossible driving conditions and potential disruptions to daily life and infrastructure.
Residents are encouraged to monitor forecasts closely and begin preparing now, including checking emergency supplies, ensuring safe heating sources, and limiting travel during the storm if possible.
The National Weather Service said additional updates are expected as the forecast becomes more refined.
Friends and family members gathered in Washington state on Saturday, remembering former Miss North Carolina Carrie Everett, who died on Easter Sunday. Another memorial service is planned in North Carolina next month.
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Virginia 3, North Carolina 0 | First Quarter
Virginia 3, North Carolina 0 | Q1 8:19
After a faceoff win by Henry Metz, Brendan Millon finds Truitt Sunderland to give the Hoos a 3-0 lead. Timeout North Carolina.
Virginia 2, North Carolina 0 | Q1 9:00
Brendan Millon gets the scoring started for the Cavaliers with a question mark style goal. On the defensive end, Jake Marek opens the game with three early saves with his third save setting up a transition goal by Tommy Snyder.
Virginia vs North Carolina pregame notes
UVA owns a 59-33 advantage since the series began in 1938.
The 59 wins are UVA’s most against any opponent in program history (followed by 51 against Duke).
In Chapel Hill last year, the Tar Heels defeated the Cavaliers 18-9, snapping UVA’s six-game series win streak.
UVA has won nine of the last 11 meetings, dating back to 2018.
The Hoos have won the last two meetings with Carolina at Klöckner Stadium, 11-4 in 2022 and 14-6 in 2024.
The Tar Heels’ four goals in 2022 marked the fewest goals in a game under Joe Breschi, who was named UNC’s head coach in 2006.
The last time the Tar Heels knocked off the Cavaliers at Klöckner was a 16-13 decision during the first of three games between the two teams in 2021.
Later that year, UVA claimed back-to-back meetings against the Heels, including in the NCAA semifinals on the way to capturing the 2021 national title over Maryland.
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HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Fire crews are responding to a brush fire near Howard Gap Road in Hendersonville on Friday evening.
The fire is across the street from the Ebenezer Baptist Church and near the Highlands Square Shopping Center.
Henderson County Fire Marshal Glen Gillette said crews are fighting “blowdown from Helene.”
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Around 11 p.m., the fire appears larger than it did an hour ago because crews are backburning, which refers to using fire to help control the wildfire.
Dana Fire Department Chief Jimmy Womack said that what was a 3-acre fire an hour ago will be an 8-acre fire due to back burning. He said the fire is 80% contained.
Womack said the cause of the fire is unknown, but one of the conditions contributing to the blaze is the Helene blowdown.
“There’s a lot of blowdown in these woods behind us. That’s what creates most of the problem,” said Womack.
Womack said there has been no property damage and no injuries have been reported for this fire in the woods that 24 personnel are fighting. They got the call to arrive at 6:05 p.m.
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Dana Fire and Rescue and Henderson County Fire Department are supporting the U.S. Forest Service with this fire.
Glen said no structures are threatened at this time and Howard Gap Road is closed.
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