North Carolina Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/01/2026 22:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 2 at 1:39AM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 1, 2026 - 10:39pm
Expires: 
October 2, 2026 - 2:00am
Description: 
Areas of dense fog will continue to develop and expand north across the southern and central Coastal Plain and the eastern Sandhills during the early morning hours. The most widespread fog with the lowest visibilities will be located across Scotland, Hoke, Cumberland, Sampson, Wayne, and Wilson Counties. Visibilities may be reduced at times to one quarter mile or less. If driving this morning, make sure to allow extra driving time to reach your destination. Reduce driving speeds, increase following distances and use only low beam headlights.
Area Description: 
Edgecombe; Johnston; Wilson; Harnett; Wayne; Scotland; Hoke; Cumberland; Sampson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Raleigh NC
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov