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Round two of winter weather is headed our way this weekend, and America’s Can-Do City is prepared for and will always find a way to get all of us through the storm together.
What we know:
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Fayetteville and the surrounding area, in effect from 10:00 p.m. tonight through 1:00 p.m. Sunday. Forecasts call for heavy snow and wind gusts that could reach around 35 mph, creating rapidly changing conditions-slick roads, reduced visibility, and especially hazardous travel on bridges and overpasses.
Unfortunately, it won't end when the snow stops. Extreme cold alerts are also in place, with dangerously low wind chills expected as well as the potential for melting and refreezing of roadways and sidewalks. Please plan now for freezing temperatures that can affect people, pets, pipes, and power.
What the City is doing:
- Our Streets crews are working closely with NCDOT and are treating City-maintained roads, with salt and sand spreaders ready as conditions deteriorate. Teams will be on standby through the storm to provide coverage as safely and continuously as possible.
- Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) will not operate on Saturday, Jan. 31, nor will they operate on Sunday, Feb. 1. The FAST Transit Center will also be closed on these days.
- Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation facilities and gated parks will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 1.
- Check with your airlines before arriving to FAY. They are encouraged to contact their airline directly for any questions on travel and/or flight schedules.
What you can do to help:
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Avoid travel if you can. If you must drive, slow down well below posted speeds, increase following distance, and assume shaded areas and bridges are icy first.
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Give plows and spreaders space. Don't crowd equipment and never pass a plow unless it's necessary and safe.
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Heat safely. Keep space heaters away from anything that can burn. Never use ovens, grills, or generators indoors. Generators should be located outside and away from windows/doors to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Check on neighbors. Older adults, people with disabilities, and anyone without reliable heat may need extra support during extreme cold. This is what we mean when we say we show up for one another.
I encourage everyone to visit our website and watch us on our social platforms for trusted and up-to-date information. For the latest City service updates and preparedness guidance, visit FayettevilleNC.gov/ReadyFay .
Please stay safe, stay warm, and look out for one another this weekend because in our community, we face challenges together and we get through them together.
Best,
Dr. Douglas J. Hewett
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