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Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

A powerful Arctic blast will bring dangerously cold, record low temperatures to the Gulf Coast, upper Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast U.S. into this weekend. A rapidly deepening storm centered just off the North Carolina coast Friday night through Saturday night will produce widespread heavy snow and wind from the southern Appalachians across the Carolinas and southern Virginia. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Jan 29, 2026 at 7:46:10 pm PST

A Beach Hazards Statement is now in effect through 9 AM Monday for Pacific Coast beaches. Remember: stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure, remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf, and never turn your back on the ocean.
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from 6 AM Thursday through 12 PM Sunday for bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, and Monterey Bay. Minor coastal flooding is expected during the highest tide of the day.

 

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