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Durham Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow.
Durham Public Schools@DurhamPublicSch7 Jan 2025
Due to possible icy roads, DPS will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Tues., Jan. 7 for students & staff. 🚌 Buses will run 2 hours later. 🏫 Schools & before-school programs will start 2 hours later. Essential personnel: report as directed.
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Motorists across central NC should be alert for isolated patches of black ice tomorrow morning. Slow down, give yourself extra travel time, and if you see any wet spots on the road, it's best to assume those spots may be icy. @DurhamCounty @CityofDurhamNC
NWS Raleigh
@NWSRaleigh6 Jan 2025
While the incoming breeze and drier air will help dry out most roads tonight, there is a risk of isolated icy patches tonight into Tuesday morning, mainly in areas of rainfall runoff or ponding. Motorists are urged to use extra caution this evening into Tuesday morning. #ncwx
Two maps are shown. One shows that the temperatures will fall below freezing tonight between 6 PM over the northwest, mid to late evening over much of central North Carolina, except after midnight in the southeast. The second map shows that temperatures will rise above freezing Tuesday between 9 AM and noon. Isolated Ice Spots Possible Tonight and Early Tuesday Morning Across Central NC. As temperatures fall below freezing this evening through tonight, areas of rainfall runoff or ponding will refreeze, resulting in isolated icy spots. However, most roads will dry out this evening and be ice-free overnight. Lows tonight will range from around 20 to around 30 degrees. Isolated icy spots may persist through mid-morning across the north. Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing between 9 AM and 12 Noon on Tuesday. While the incoming breezy conditions and drier air will help dry out most roads tonight, there is a risk of isolated icy patches on roads tonight into Tuesday morning.

ALT Two maps are shown. One shows that the temperatures will fall below freezing tonight between 6 PM over the northwest, mid to late evening over much of central North Carolina, except after midnight in the southeast. The second map shows that temperatures will rise above freezing Tuesday between 9 AM and noon. Isolated Ice Spots Possible Tonight and Early Tuesday Morning Across Central NC. As temperatures fall below freezing this evening through tonight, areas of rainfall runoff or ponding will refreeze, resulting in isolated icy spots. However, most roads will dry out this evening and be ice-free overnight. Lows tonight will range from around 20 to around 30 degrees. Isolated icy spots may persist through mid-morning across the north. Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing between 9 AM and 12 Noon on Tuesday. While the incoming breezy conditions and drier air will help dry out most roads tonight, there is a risk of isolated icy patches on roads tonight into Tuesday morning.

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The tornado warning for Durham has expired. However, please continue to shelter in place due to heavy rain and wind gusts. @DurhamCounty @CityofDurhamNC
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According to the NWS, Durham County is at great risk of heavy rain, wind gusts in excess of 50 mph, and isolated tornadoes across the area over the next 90 minutes. Please shelter in place and pay attention to weather alerts. @DurhamCounty @CityofDurhamNC
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Durham, Wake, & Orange Emergency Services, & the NC Department of Insurance, came together for Durham Bulls First Responders Appreciation Day! We had an amazing time and look forward to future events! @DurhamBulls @ReadyWake @OrangeCountyEOC @DurhamCounty
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#NationalPreparednessMonth @DurhamCounty @CityofDurhamNC
NC Emergency Management
@NCEmergency10 Sep 2024
When preparing your emergency kit, it’s essential to include food that requires little to no preparation. Consider adding this easy tuna recipe to your supplies: youtu.be/ueFPbekdGOw?si=GiwJ…. #PreparednessMonth
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COVID-19 case spread is currently high, so don't forget your COVID safety basics! Protect yourself and others by: ✅ Getting vaccinated ✅ Wearing high-quality masks ✅ Getting tested if you've been exposed or feel sick ✅ Staying home if you test positive or feel sick
The time for COVID-19 safety is now! Stay up to date on your vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines help keep you from getting very sick, experiencing long-term health consequences, or dying from COVID-19. Stay up to date to be sure you‘re protected from recent COVID-19 variants. Wear a high-quality mask. Any mask is better than nothing, but high-quality masks like KN95s and N95s (also called respirators) offer significantly more protection to you and others compared to cloth masks! Wear the highest quality available to you. Test more than once, 48 hours apart. Taking only one test or taking a second or third test too soon can result in a false negative (saying you don‘t have COVID-19 when you really do). Take at least two tests, at least 48 hours apart from each other. Get treatment ASAP. If you are eligible for COVID-19 treatment like Paxlovid, it must be started within the first 5 days of symptoms in order to be effective! Get tested and treated as soon as you feel symptoms.

ALT The time for COVID-19 safety is now! Stay up to date on your vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines help keep you from getting very sick, experiencing long-term health consequences, or dying from COVID-19. Stay up to date to be sure you‘re protected from recent COVID-19 variants. Wear a high-quality mask. Any mask is better than nothing, but high-quality masks like KN95s and N95s (also called respirators) offer significantly more protection to you and others compared to cloth masks! Wear the highest quality available to you. Test more than once, 48 hours apart. Taking only one test or taking a second or third test too soon can result in a false negative (saying you don‘t have COVID-19 when you really do). Take at least two tests, at least 48 hours apart from each other. Get treatment ASAP. If you are eligible for COVID-19 treatment like Paxlovid, it must be started within the first 5 days of symptoms in order to be effective! Get tested and treated as soon as you feel symptoms.

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This month is National Preparedness Month! Check out the information below to see if you and your family have the right items in your emergency kit in the event of a power outage! @DurhamCounty @CityofDurhamNC
NC Emergency Management
@NCEmergency8 Sep 2024
Be prepared for a power outage by having enough food, water, & meds to last for at least 72 hours: readync.gov/plan-and-prepare…. #PrepareNow __ Prepárese para un corte de energía teniendo suficientes alimentos, agua y medicamentos que duren al menos 72 horas: readync.gov/plan-and-prepare….
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Good Tuesday morning everyone! Welp, Debby is planning to visit us, but she’s a bad guest! It’s a #FirstAlert weather day, please pay attention to weather reports & get the @AlertDurham app. Flooding is possible, please heed all barricades placed by EM. We’re here ☎️919-560-8000
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The primary threat from Tropical Storm Debby will be prolonged heavy rain that will result in flash flooding and river flooding in central NC. Please be mindful of flood safety tips to prepare for incoming weather. @DurhamCounty @CityofDurhamNC
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Many have received an influx of weather notifications today from our old and new providers for AlertDurham. We are working to fix this issue. Thank you all so much for your patience! @DurhamCounty @CityofDurhamNC
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Alert Durham has changed notification providers. If you want to continue to receive emergency notifications from us, you will need to create a new account by August 1st. Please visit alertdurham.com and follow the sign up link. @DurhamCounty @CityofDurhamNC
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#Durham if you need some help beating the heat🥵 Contact us⬇️
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Stay cool at the #DCo Library! With extreme heat, remember that @DurhamCountyLib's Main, South, East, Southwest & North locations are designated cooling centers during normal business hours...
Durham County Library@DurhamCountyLib18 Jun 2024
It's always cool at the library! 🐧 Main, East Regional, South Regional, Southwest Regional, and North Regional Libraries will be designated cooling centers on June 21 and June 22 from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. DurhamCountyLibrary.org
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Myth or Fact: My homeowner’s insurance covers the impacts from hurricanes. #HurricanePreparednessWeek
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The road may be washed out under flood waters. #TurnAroundDontDrown when you encounter a flooded road. #ReadyNC #ncwx #HurricanePreparednessWeek
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Central NC will be under a Level 2 slight risk for severe weather tonight into tomorrow morning. Possible hazards include scattered thunderstorms, damaging winds, and hail. Remember to stay indoors during bad weather and pay attention to weather alerts.
NC Emergency Management
@NCEmergency8 May 2024
Severe Weather Update: Much of Western NC is at a Level 3 Enhanced Risk for severe weather. The primary threats are significant winds, hail, possible flash flooding, and possible tornadoes. The rest of the state remains under a Level 2 Slight Risk for severe weather. #ReadyNC
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What better way to promote Hurricane Preparedness Week than to participate in Education Day at @DurhamBulls stadium! We had a great time with Orange County Emergency Services and @ReadyWake yesterday sharing emergency preparedness info with students from across the State!
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