The Winter Weather Advisory that was issued by the National Weather Service in Raleigh due to the threat of black ice expired at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning.
Road conditions are still very icy and causing major cancellations . And weather forecasts are calling for the possibility of light precipitation Wednesday evening, coupled with overnight temperatures in single digits.
Governor Pat McCrory gave a briefing on conditions across the state, Tuesday evening.
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Lt. Josh Mecimore with the Chapel Hill Police Department told WCHL’s Blake Hodge that it appears most residents heeded the warning to stay off the roads.
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More than 100 flights were canceled at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, according to RDU Spokesperson Mindy Hamlin. She gave an update to WCHL.
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The winter weather means long hours for Orange County Emergency Services. Director Jim Groves spoke with WCHL.
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The cold weather can be difficult for animals as well. Bob Marotto, Director of Orange County Animal Services, says that the best solution is to bring pets indoors.
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For those without a warm place to go, the Inter-Faith Council has open doors.
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AAA Carolina’s Tiffany Wright offers some tips for making it through the cold weather unharmed.
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