Cold Weather Advisory Remains in Effect from 6 Pm This Evening to 9 AM EST Monday

020126 Cold Weather Advisory

 

The National Weather Service has issued the following Urgent Weather Message on 2/1/26 at 1:26 PM.

 

COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST MONDAY

 

* WHAT: Very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 12 below zero across the North Carolina mountains and as low as 5 degrees east of the mountains expected.

* WHERE: Portions of western North Carolina and portions of the South Carolina Upstate.

* WHEN: From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS: The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

 

020126 Snowy Scene with Lake

Snowy Scene in Lake Lure, NC

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

 

  • Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
  • To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors.
  • Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
  • Protect your pets.
  • It is recommended that you not leave home but if you do, slow down and use caution while traveling.
  • If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
  • Register for Everbridge, the Town of Lake Lure Emergency Notification System: https://member.everbridge.net/305943405396052/login (See link at the bottom of the website.)
  • Review Recommendations for Winter Preparations
  • For further guidance visit ReadyNC to Plan, Prepare, Stay Informed: https://www.readync.gov

 

BEWARE OF BLACK ICE

 

If you are traveling, please be advised to continue to exercise caution as some of the side roads, parking lots, steps, and sidewalks may still be hazardous.

Town crews will be plowing town maintained roads on 2/2/26 - as soon as it is safe to do so. 

Many thanks to all who are working to serve our community in this frigid weather to protect us during this inclement weather.  

 

Black Ice Warning

 

Call 9-1-1 for All Emergencies

 

RUTHERFORD COUNTY CLOSINGS

 

Due to inclement weather, the Rutherford County Offices, Landfill, Convenience Centers, and North Carolina Rutherford County Courts will be closed Monday, February 2, 2026.

Town of Lake Lure Offices will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026.  For questions or assistance, please email Communications@townoflakelure.com

 

EMERGENCY PREPARATIONS

 

The Town of Lake Lure Emergency Preparedness Team has met and will continue to meet throughout the ongoing storm to prepare and address any issues as they arise.

  • Town crews are continuing to prepare town roads and plow those roads with ice.  Three plows are working to address these issues.
  • The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is responsible for state highways and roads.
  • For questions, please email Communications@townoflakelure.com

 

012926 Icy Roads in Lake Lure

 

DUKE ENERGY

 

 

REMC

 

 

REGISTER FOR EVERBRIDGE - EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

 

REGISTER NOW

Be sure to register for the Town of Lake Lure, NC's Emergency Notification System (Everbridge) to receive important updates. You may opt to receive notifications by text message, phone call, or email. Please click on the following link to register: https://member.everbridge.net/305943405396052/login

Questions: For questions or assistance with your registration you may email Communications@townoflakelure.com.

 

STATE OF EMERGENCY

 

Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for the impacts of a major winter storm.

Rutherford County and the Town of Lake Lure  have declared a State of Emergency

 

ADDITIONAL TOWN NEWS

 

You may review additional Town News here.

You may download the 2026 Events Calendar here.

 

Published 2/1/26

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