Dry and very cold weather returns late Friday, Jan. 19, behind an afternoon cold front and persists through the weekend as strong Canadian high pressure builds across the Carolinas. Low temperatures in the teens will occur during the nights of Saturday, Jan. 20 and Sunday, Jan. 21. Monday morning lows will be very cold as well with temperatures in the upper teens. Wind chill values may drop into the single digits Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Brunswick County is monitoring the weather conditions with our community partners. Community members with questions or assistance needs may contact Brunswick County Emergency Management at 910.253.2589.
Key Take-Aways from the National Weather Service-Wilmington (NWS-Wilmington):
- Low temperatures in the teens Sunday and Monday mornings. Wind chills Sunday morning may reach 5°-10°F.
- A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through 7 a.m. Sunday for NW winds 15-25 knots, gusts to 30 knots, and seas 4-6 feet.
Remain alert for updates from the NWS-Wilmington at weather.gov/ilm and further details in their weather briefing at weather.gov/ilm/briefing.
- Register for ReadyBrunswick emergency alerts: brunswickcountync.gov/e-alerts
- Take time today to prepare for below freezing temperatures.
- Seek shelter due to risk of harm from cold temperatures.
- Bring pets inside during winter weather. Move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water.
- Place space heaters on a solid, flat surface and keep them at least three feet from other items.
- Check your space heater for cracked or damaged cords and plugs.
- Always plug space heaters directly into wall outlets. DON’T use an extension cord or power strip.
- NEVER use a stove or oven to heat your home.
- Take measures to protect your household and irrigation water systems.
- Anticipate possible power outages and know how to report outages to your electric provider.
- Have multiple ways to get weather information (local news and radio stations, NOAA weather radios, National Weather Service, emergency alert notifications, etc.)
- Bridges and overpasses collect ice first. Approach them with a lot of caution. Do not push your brakes while on the bridge.