Weather Warnings for North Carolina

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for North Carolina
Alerts Updated: March 7, 2026, 4:45 am  UTC


Dense Fog Advisory issued March 6 at 11:44PM EST until March 7 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Summary: * WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Brunswick, Coastal New Hanover, and Coastal Pender Counties. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown and Coastal Horry Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 6, 2026, 11:44 pm      Expires:  March 7, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Coastal Pender; Coastal New Hanover; Coastal Brunswick; Coastal Horry; Coastal Georgetown


Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 10:01PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Summary: Patchy dense fog will lead to sudden reductions in visibility to a quarter to a half a mile at times, posing a risk for drivers this morning. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 6, 2026, 10:01 pm      Expires:  March 7, 2026, 2:00 am
Area:  Washington; Tyrrell; Mainland Dare; Mainland Hyde; West Carteret; East Carteret; Coastal Onslow; Northern Outer Banks; Ocracoke Island; Hatteras Island