Moore County Prepares to Open Warming Shelter Ahead of Winter Storm

snow covered trees in the park

Moore County officials are urging residents to prepare for winter weather and plan to stay off the roads as a significant storm approaches the Sandhills this weekend. The county says a warming shelter is expected to open late Friday afternoon at the Moore County Parks and Recreation building in Carthage. County Leaders Stress Safety and […]

High-Impact Winter Storm Likely This Weekend in the Sandhills NC

Residents across Southern Pines, Moore County, and the Sandhills should begin preparing for potentially significant winter weather this weekend, as forecasters warn a high-impact storm is becoming more likely for Saturday and Sunday, January 24–25. The WRAL Severe Weather Center has designated both days as WRAL Weather Alert Days, signaling an increased risk for impactful […]

Sandhills Closings and Delays

This page provides live updates on closings, delays, power outages, and weather impacts across the Sandhills region of North Carolina. Information is updated every four hours as conditions change. Closings and Delays Report a Closing or Delay. Organization Name(Required)Enter the full official name (no abbreviations).Type of Organization(Required)SchoolGovernment OfficeBusinessChurch / Religious OrganizationOther Status Being Reported(Required) Closed Delayed Opening […]

Sandhills Winter Weather Alert: Storm System Could Bring Snow or Ice This Weekend

Meteorologists are closely tracking the potential for a significant Sandhills winter weather event this weekend, as a powerful storm system takes shape across the Southern United States. According to the WRAL WeatherCenter, forecast models are increasingly aligned in showing a winter storm that could impact central and eastern North Carolina on Saturday and Sunday, including […]