The Roanoke Rapids Public Works Department has treated roads with some 18,000 gallons of brine as it awaits a winter storm which could bring as much as a foot of snow to the area this evening.
The Roanoke Valley is one of the areas in Central North Carolina which is at risk for heaviest amounts of snowfall, the National Weather Service in Raleigh reported at its latest briefing this afternoon.
The National Weather Service has issued expanded flash flood warnings and a wind advisory for much of central North Carolina.
Despite predicting lesser impacts for central North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew, meteorologists at the National Weather Service are advising those living in the region to not to let their guard down.
The National Weather Service reports in its latest briefing this evening and tonight will be the time-frame of greatest concern from Tropical Storm Hermine.
Tropical Storm Hermine will impact central North Carolina beginning late this afternoon, the National Weather Service reported in its latest briefing.
The National Weather Service is predicting heat index values to approach or exceed 100 degrees beginning Saturday and extending through Monday.
