Weather Alert in North Carolina
Special Weather Statement issued February 5 at 7:05PM EST by NWS Wilmington NC
AREAS AFFECTED: Robeson; Bladen; Columbus; Inland Pender; Coastal Pender; Inland New Hanover; Coastal New Hanover; Inland Brunswick; Coastal Brunswick; Marlboro; Darlington; Dillon; Florence; Marion; Williamsburg; Coastal Horry; Inland Georgetown; Coastal Georgetown; Central Horry; Northern Horry
DESCRIPTION: Standing water from the recent rainfall and any leftover melting snow will result in patchy black ice along or across area roadways and thoroughfares as temperatures drop to and below 32 later this evening, and into the 20s overnight. Icy spots could form on paved surfaces such as bridges and overpasses, primary and especially less traveled secondary roads, parking lots, sidewalks and driveways. Black ice is difficult to see and distinguish from dry surfaces. The deceptive nature of black ice can catch you unaware while you are driving or walking, causing you to lose control of your motor vehicle or for one to slip and fall.
INSTRUCTION: If you plan to drive or walk, remain alert for those slick spots. Slow your driving speed and use care when walking on sidewalks, driveways or across parking lots. Slips and falls constitute a leading cause of injuries during the winter weather season.
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Weather Topic: What is Drizzle?
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Drizzle is precipitation in the form of water droplets which are
smaller than raindrops.
Drizzle is characterized by fine, gently falling droplets and typically does not
impact human habitation in a negative way. The exception to this is freezing drizzle,
a condition where drizzle freezes immediately upon reaching earth's surface.
Freezing drizzle is still less dangerous than freezing rain, but can
potentially result in hazardous road conditions.
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Weather Topic: What is Fog?
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Fog is technically a type of stratus cloud, which lies along the
ground and obscures visibility.
It is usually created when humidity in the air condenses into tiny water droplets.
Because of this, some places are more prone to foggy weather, such as regions
close to a body of water.
Fog is similar to mist; both are the appearance of water droplets suspended in
the air, but fog is the term applied to the condition when visibility is less than 1 km.
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