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National Weather Service warns of major winter storm; isolated extreme snow possible near Southport

Columbus County Board of Commissioners · January 31, 2026
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Summary

A National Weather Service briefing said a major winter storm is likely late Saturday into early Sunday across southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina, with typical totals of 7–9 inches, pockets of 13–16 inches, dangerous wind chills and gale-force coastal winds.

Unidentified National Weather Service speaker said a major winter storm is likely to affect southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina late Saturday into early Sunday, bringing heavy snow, extreme cold and dangerous wind chills.

The presenter said there is a 60–80% chance of at least "major" winter-weather impacts across much of the area and highlighted model uncertainty about where narrow, intense snow bands may set up. "Somebody's gonna see…

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