H-V Emergency Operations

Latest on the Snow Jan. 3rd and 4th

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Check WIZS.com, Facebook.com/wizsradio and Twitter.com/wizsradio for the latest snow updates as well as on air at 1450 AM.

Click here for the latest briefing from the National Weather Service.

Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County, emailed the latest National Weather Service slides to local media and emergency preparedness teams.

The expected snow totals have increased for the entire WIZS coverage area.  Henderson and Louisburg are shown with 1 to 2 inch totals while Oxford and Warrenton are forecast with 2 to 3 inch snowfall amounts.

Short said in his email:

“…this event has not gone as planned so far as several counties to our south and west have already received 3 to 4 inches of snow. Our forecast totals have also increased.

“All we can do at this point is wait and see how much we actually get and then adjust our emergency response posture if it should become necessary. Even with the forecast change, we are not expecting the impact to be severe but could likely be more than what we were expecting.

“Additional information will be forwarded along as it is received.”

As mentioned, forecast totals have increased to the south and west of Vance County, and this is something that also must be monitored.  The National Weather Service now has areas just south of Raleigh under a Winter Weather Warning.

National Weather Service

Vance/Granville Added to Winter Weather Advisory Until 7am Jan. 4

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Click here for the latest briefing from the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service has expanded a Winter Weather Advisory westward, and it now includes Vance and Granville Counties.  Warren and Franklin Counties also remain in the advised area.

The latest update also indicates a slight westward shift in the “up to an inch” category for the snowfall forecast.

Black ice will be possible on roads and walkways Thursday and Friday (mornings especially) across the parts of central North Carolina that receive snow accumulation.

Regarding cold temperatures: Expect temperatures to remain below freezing across most of central North Carolina right through Sunday morning.

The heaviest snow continues to be forecast for the area east of I-95.

YMCA

YMCA Will Open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan 4, 2018

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The Henderson Family YMCA staff has asked WIZS to announce that they will open at 8 a.m. on Thursday, January 4th.  This information is current as of 5:34 p.m. on Wednesday, and this post will be updated if WIZS is notified of any further changes.

Nikita Koloff – Jan 7 at Crystal River Church of God

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— WIZS has been asked to announce

Nikita Koloff, retired professional wrestler, actor, and minister, will be visiting Crystal River Church of God on Sunday, January 7 for Morning and Evening Worship Services. Everyone is welcome! Please join us as Nikita shares a Message.

Sunday Morning Worship begins at 11 a.m. and Sunday Evening Worship begins at 6 p.m. Crystal River Church of God is located at 305 John Deere Road, Henderson, NC 27537. This is a free event.

Submit your Public Service Announcement by clicking here – https://wizs.com/psas/

H-V Emergency Operations

Jan 3rd Snow and How Much

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UPDATE 6 p.m.

Click here for the latest briefing from the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service has expanded a Winter Weather Advisory westward, and it now includes Vance and Granville Counties.  Warren and Franklin Counties also remain in the advised area.

The latest update also indicates a slight westward shift in the “up to an inch” category for the snowfall forecast.

Black ice will be possible on roads and walkways Thursday and Friday (mornings especially) across the parts of central North Carolina that receive snow accumulation.

Regarding cold temperatures: Expect temperatures to remain below freezing across most of central North Carolina right through Sunday morning.

The heaviest snow continues to be forecast for the area east of I-95.

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UPDATE Noon — (Click here for latest National Weather Service Briefing.)

From Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County:

“Attached is the latest from the NWS. Nothing has really changed from the previous release.

“We still expect this to be a very light event for us.”

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UPDATE 8:45 a.m. — (Click here for latest National Weather Service Briefing.)

Snow appears likely for Henderson/Vance County and the surrounding WIZS listening area, but exactly how much remains a mystery.  Forecasters say the storm system is still developing that will produce snow and frozen precipitation in the area this evening, but how far the system tracks westward will determine how much snow and mixed precipitation will fall.

Henderson-Vance is on the dividing line right now, with Winter Weather Advisories being pushed westward overnight to now include Warren and Franklin Counties plus Wake County and points south.  Go another county to the east into Halifax, Northampton, Nash, Wilson and points south and east and it’s a Winter Storm Warning.

Even with brined roads in our area, what falls could cause some travel difficulties because it has been so dreadfully cold.

Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County, said:

“Attached (click here) is the latest from the National Weather Service regarding the winter weather that is headed our way. As you can see not much has changed for us. Light snow is anticipated but like any event of this nature it is very hard to predict.

“Presently, the peak of our snowfall is expected to be between 6PM tonight and midnight.

“We will continue to keep an eye on it as it heads our way.”

Vance Schools After School and Evening Activities Cancelled for Jan 3, 2018

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From Terri Hedrick
Public Information Officer

All after school activities for Vance County Schools, including the evening classes at AdVance Academy, have been cancelled for today.

News 01/03/18

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National Weather Service

Snow Update Wed, Jan 3

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Click here for the latest briefing from the National Weather Service.

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UPDATE Wednesday 8:45 a.m. —  (Click here for latest National Weather Service Briefing.)

Snow appears likely for Henderson/Vance County and the surrounding WIZS listening area, but exactly how much remains a mystery.  Forecasters say the storm system is still developing that will produce snow and frozen precipitation in the area this evening, but how far the system tracks westward will determine how much snow and mixed precipitation will fall.

Henderson-Vance is on the dividing line right now, with Winter Weather Advisories being pushed westward overnight to now include Warren and Franklin Counties plus Wake County and points south.  Go another county to the east into Halifax, Northampton, Nash, Wilson and points south and east and it’s a Winter Storm Warning.

Even with brined roads in our area, what falls could cause some travel difficulties because it has been so dreadfully cold.

Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County, said:

“Attached (click here) is the latest from the National Weather Service regarding the winter weather that is headed our way. As you can see not much has changed for us. Light snow is anticipated but like any event of this nature it is very hard to predict.

“Presently, the peak of our snowfall is expected to be between 6PM tonight and midnight.

“We will continue to keep an eye on it as it heads our way.”

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UPDATE Tuesday:

Snow is possible over eastern North Carolina, mainly east of Highway 1, Wednesday afternoon and evening.  Amounts are likely to be highest along and east of I-95 according to the National Weather Service.  Expected snowfall amounts for the immediate WIZS area are less than one inch.  Some forecast models show significantly higher amounts, and while unlikely, the high solution amounts can’t be ruled out entirely according to the National Weather Service.

Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County said:

“Attached is the latest from the National Weather Service regarding the potential for light snow in our area tomorrow.

“As you can see from the graphic, there is wide range of possibilities for snow accumulation with this system ranging from nothing at all to several inches. The most likely scenario calls for less than 1 inch.

“At this time, we do not anticipate any significant hazards with this storm but we will continue to watch it and will keep everyone informed as it heads our way.”

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UPDATE Monday:

The latest National Weather Service briefing indicates a good chance of light now over eastern portions of central North Carolina, east of Highway 1 on Wednesday and Wednesday night.  Discussion so far is for accumulation to mostly be under a half inch.

Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Henderson and Vance County said:

“Please see the attached from the National Weather Service (click here) regarding the possibility of snow in our area on Wednesday of this week.

“For now, accumulations are expected to be just east of us, however the impact will be determined by where exactly the low pressure system that is feeding the storm tracks along the southeast coast. A shift in that track could change our outcome significantly, so for now just be mindful of it.

“We will continue to watch the system with great interest and will forward along additional information as it is received.”

Special Olympics Polar Plunge 2018

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The Vance County Polar Plunge for Special Olympics North Carolina is Saturday, February 3.  You must preregister by Friday, January 5.

Contact Crystal Allen at 252-431-6091 or vance@sonc.net for more information.

Freezin’ For A Reason – Polar Plunge – Check in at the Satterwhite Point Glasshouse between 9:30 and 10 a.m. on February 3.  Prize giveaway from 10 until 10:30 a.m.  JUMP! at 10:30 a.m.

Allen is the Local Coordinator in Vance County.  She also works for the City of Henderson.

In a release of information, Allen wrote the following:

“Our athletes are not charged any fee to participate in the program, and we need your support! We will be having our annual Polar Plunge Fundraiser on Saturday, February 3rd, 2018. This will be an event where courageous participants raise funds for our program to jump in Kerr Lake. In order to keep costs manageable for this event, we are asking for donations from the community. If your business provides $50 or more to the Polar Plunge, we will put your name and logo on our T-shirts, which will be given to each participant. Checks can be made payable to Special Olympics Vance County at P.O. Box 1556, Henderson, NC 27536. Please mail checks in by January 8th, 2018 in order to have logo put on the T-shirts.”

Allen also wrote, “Thanks to the continued support of communities across North Carolina, Special Olympics is proud to say we now serve more than 38,000 athletes. Here in Vance County, we currently have a basketball program, a volleyball program, and a bocce program that provide opportunities for athletes to compete locally and across the state. In the future, our local program plans to add more sports and competitions to increase participation and opportunities, creating long lasting growth and success.

“Special Olympics strives to provide children and adults with intellectual disabilities hope for a healthier, longer, and more fulfilling life through sports training and competition that keeps them engaged in regular physical activity within a structured peer network. Through participation in Special Olympics our athletes achieve goals, build self-confidence and improve their overall health and well-being.”

Search Party Formed To Look for Mike Bowes

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A Henderson man, Michael Bowes, has been missing for just over a week.  A search party has formed, consisting of 45 or so people who are friends and family.  They meet this morning at the local Hardees.

The group was organized by Donna Ayscue.  She said, “He even missed Christmas with his children, and this is not like Mike.  He wouldn’t a never done that.  There’s got to be something wrong.”

In addition to the length of time he’s been missing, there is concern for Bowes’ health, the fact that it’s been so cold and whether he may be injured.

Ayscue said it’s not known if he needs help and can’t get any, “so that’s why I arranged a search party so we can go look around for him.”

The search party had information about a couple of good places to look for Bowes, and so that’s where they started according to Ayscue.

Another individual who participated in part of the search, who asked to remain anonymous, said some areas searched included Gun Club Road, the road on which Bowes is a resident, John H. Kerr Dam and near Hibernia on Kerr Lake.

Areas near Fox Pond Park and Greystone mine were also searched, and so “we covered some ground,” Ayscue said.

Apparently when Bowes last left home he said he would be right back.

Both Bowes and his vehicle, a silver Kia with NC license plate EBS 5850, are missing.

Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252-738-2200.

Attempts to reach anyone at the Sheriff’s Office for additional information or to confirm an official missing persons report have failed as of this time.

A group on Facebook called “Our Missing Hearts” has listed information about Bowes if you click here.

The Daily Dispatch here in Henderson has a full printed article in today’s paper, and there is a picture of Bowes if you click here.

WRAL TV 5 in Raleigh has an update with Bowes’ picture if you click here.