![]() ![]() meanwhile the transition timeline in the Triangle will be tween 7 and 9 p.m. The northern part of the WRAL viewing area is expected for rain to change to wintry mix from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, 4 p.m.: Snowfall is imminent in central North Carolina, according to WRAL meteorologist Kat Campbell.Īreas around South Hill are already bordering freezing temperatures, so the change could start soon in areas north of Raleigh. The sites will reopen on Monday, according to a statement from the company. MAKO Medical will close its sites at PNC Arena, the Mudcats Stadium, WakeMed Soccer Park and Word of God. Wake sites will continue to be open until 7 p.m. People with an appointment at a Wake testing site will receive an email to let them know they can returned to the scheduled appointment site on Monday and Tueday when the appointment will be honored. In the Triangle, MAKO Medical COVID-19 testing sites will be closed on Friday, while Wake County COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites will be closed Friday and Saturday. "Up in our northern counties, we're seeing a little bit of light snow falling," said WRAL meteorologist Mike Maze. Thursday 5 p.m.: Snowflakes have begun to fall in South Hill, Va., as the changeover from rain to winter weather continues. WE have plans in place to maintain that regardless of the weather." "We'll certainly maintain the necessary schedules for procedures and certainly the emergency cases. "We had about a 25 percent reduction in the schedule but that was all voluntary surgeries that could safely be postponed," said Foster. "In some places, it probably won't happen until we get to later in the afternoon or overnight." "I would be prepared for that snow to start falling by mid-afternoon," said Gardner. We'll see mainly cloudy skies through midday before the precipitation redevelops. Icy roads left untreated will remain a problem this morning. Thursday night's first round of snow has moved out and models keep the majority of the area dry through at least noon. Temperatures will continue to drop and we'll all be in the 20s by sunrise. "We talked about this yesterday, thinking that it was probably going to be an issue and it definitely has been," said Gardner.įriday, 4 a.m.: We are seeing temperatures at/or below freezing for everyone besides a few instances of at 33° and 34° in the Sandhills. Raleigh and Durham were at 28 degrees at 6 a.m. Temperatures are expected to be below freezing throughout the day, so ice could be a persistent problem on the roads. We'll see some sunshine on Saturday and minimal melting as temperatures will linger around freezing.įriday, 6 a.m.: We're seeing several crashes caused by icy roads in the area, including on I-40 and I-87. "You have to have the cold air in place first and then we'll see a new area of low pressure develop and bring the snow later on this evening and overnight." "This is really the perfect setup for snow in North Carolina," said WRAL meteorologist Zach Maloch. Once it's offshore, the area will strengthen and enhance the freezing rain across the coast and bring snow into our area. An area of low pressure is now moving offshore of South Carolina. ![]() ![]() Nearly the entire area is now below freezing. The wind direction is how the colder air continues to move in.įriday, 7 a.m.: Still no active precipitation, but freezing temperatures are creating icy spots on roads and bridges. The cold front that came through yesterday is now offshore.ĭurham is at 27 degrees with 11 mile-per-hour winds out of the northeast. In the military, where it does not make sense to remove boots during hot weather training, experiments have shown that immersing the arms past the elbows also has a cooling effect.Friday, 9 a.m.: Colder air is pouring in and we're beginning to see the second stage of this system take over. Immersing the feet past the ankles in cool water also works, she said. "A cool shower can do wonders to cool down the body," Ward said. Those who live without air conditioning or can't take breaks indoors should have plenty of access to cool water. ![]() The first step to warding off heat illness is hydration, with water a better source than sports drinks which can contain sugar. If you're at the beach, it may help to put some ice or a cold beverage from the cooler on your pulse points to help cool your body down.Īccess to air conditioning or cool water is key, Clark added. If you notice your heart rate increasing significantly or you start to feel dizzy or nauseated, get to a cool place as soon as you can or find a shaded area. If possible, try to take breaks from the outdoors throughout the day or find a spot in the shade. It's important to stay hydrated, especially if you're planning on spending time outdoors. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke pose threats in extreme heat. ![]()
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