The latest briefing from the National Weather service in Raleigh is always available when you click here.
— UPDATE 8:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JAN 17, 2018 (Final Update for this Thread)
Winter Storm Warning extended to 1 a.m. Travel not recommended. Areas to south and west of Henderson experiencing numerous power outages due to heavy wet snow on limbs and lines. Preliminary snowfall amounts so far about 6 inches in and near Henderson. Additional accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Bitter cold will be extremely dangerous for animals and people.
— UPDATE 11:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17
From Director for Emergency Operations in Henderson and Vance County, Brian Short:
“Attached (in the link above) is the latest from the NWS regarding our current winter weather event. As you can see, they have once again increased our forecast snowfall totals to 6 to 8 inches. Other than that nothing has really changed.
“At this time we are continuing to monitor the storm with an overstaffed 911 center and are prepared to implement additional emergency protective measures if it should become necessary.”
— UPDATE 7 A.M. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 p.m.
Changes overnight include a slower arrival time of snow and higher accumulations.
The Director for Emergency Operations in Henderson and Vance County, Brian Short, emailed to local media and emergency preparedness teams, and he said, “Please see the attached (link above) from the NWS regarding today’s weather. Our forecast has changed again. We are now forecast to receive between 5 and 6 inches of snow with locally higher amounts possible. Currently light rain is falling but this is expected to change over to all snow this morning. It is also now expected to snow all day and finally taper off tonight.”
The NWS briefing says, “Once the snow develops, the onset of more intense snowfall rates will be rapid. Occasional but brief bursts of heavier snow may occur, resulting in road conditions quickly deteriorating. That is, road conditions could go from being fine one minute, to treacherous the next minute, when and where these heavy snow bursts occur.”
— UPDATE 3 P.M. TUESDAY, JAN. 16
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Winter Storm Warning for all of central North Carolina late tonight through Wednesday, including the counties of Vance, Granville, Warren, Franklin and additional counties to the east and south.
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 4 a.m. Wednesday until 9 p.m. Wednesday.
The urgent winter weather message from the NWS says:
- WHAT…Moderate to heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, possibly as early as the morning commute. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts up to 5 inches possible.
- WHERE…The eastern Piedmont, the Sandhills and most of the coastal plain of central North Carolina.
- WHEN…From 4 AM to 9 PM EST Wednesday.
- ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times, especially between 8 AM and 1 PM.
Additional information will be published here and on WIZS 1450 AM as it is received.
— UPDATE NOON TUESDAY, JAN. 16
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 11 p.m. Tuesday until 7 p.m. Wednesday for snow.
Slippery roads are expected with forecasters indicating 1 to 3 inches of accumulations across all the WIZS listening area of Vance, Granville, Warren and Franklin Counties.
After the precipitation ends, any snow or slush will freeze on roads, bridges and overpasses Wednesday night as the temperature for this area is forecast to be 15 overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Wind chill values are expected to be around 6 or 7 degrees. People and animals will be in danger.
Henderson and Vance County Director of Emergency Operations, Brian Short, wrote in an email to local media and emergency preparedness teams, and he said, “As you can see (in the update link above), our snowfall totals have increased slightly with 3 inches of snow being possible. We are not expecting this evening to be a major impact, but we do expect it to cause some travel issues during the day on Wednesday.”
Additional information will be published here and on WIZS 1450 AM as it is received.
— UPDATE NOON MONDAY, JAN. 15
The Director for Emergency Operations in Henderson and Vance County, Brian Short, emailed to local media and emergency preparedness teams, and he said:
“Attached (above) is the most recent single page brief issued by the NWS regarding the potential for snow in our area tomorrow night through Wednesday.
“We have been watching this system very closely for the past few days and at this point there is a fair degree of certainty that we will receive some accumulating snow, however the models depict the amounts at anywhere from a dusting to a few inches with 3 inches being the most that I have seen. In short, this is not expected to be a debilitating event in any way.
“With that said, travel conditions may be hazardous on Wednesday, but other than that we do not anticipate any real problems.
“We will continue to monitor it closely and will forward along additional information as it is received.”
Winter Storm Warning Ended at 1 A.M.
/by WIZS StaffThe latest briefing from the National Weather service in Raleigh is always available when you click here.
— UPDATE 8:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JAN 17, 2018 (Final Update for this Thread)
Winter Storm Warning extended to 1 a.m. Travel not recommended. Areas to south and west of Henderson experiencing numerous power outages due to heavy wet snow on limbs and lines. Preliminary snowfall amounts so far about 6 inches in and near Henderson. Additional accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible. Bitter cold will be extremely dangerous for animals and people.
— UPDATE 11:30 A.M. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17
From Director for Emergency Operations in Henderson and Vance County, Brian Short:
“Attached (in the link above) is the latest from the NWS regarding our current winter weather event. As you can see, they have once again increased our forecast snowfall totals to 6 to 8 inches. Other than that nothing has really changed.
“At this time we are continuing to monitor the storm with an overstaffed 911 center and are prepared to implement additional emergency protective measures if it should become necessary.”
— UPDATE 7 A.M. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 p.m.
Changes overnight include a slower arrival time of snow and higher accumulations.
The Director for Emergency Operations in Henderson and Vance County, Brian Short, emailed to local media and emergency preparedness teams, and he said, “Please see the attached (link above) from the NWS regarding today’s weather. Our forecast has changed again. We are now forecast to receive between 5 and 6 inches of snow with locally higher amounts possible. Currently light rain is falling but this is expected to change over to all snow this morning. It is also now expected to snow all day and finally taper off tonight.”
The NWS briefing says, “Once the snow develops, the onset of more intense snowfall rates will be rapid. Occasional but brief bursts of heavier snow may occur, resulting in road conditions quickly deteriorating. That is, road conditions could go from being fine one minute, to treacherous the next minute, when and where these heavy snow bursts occur.”
— UPDATE 3 P.M. TUESDAY, JAN. 16
The National Weather Service in Raleigh has issued a Winter Storm Warning for all of central North Carolina late tonight through Wednesday, including the counties of Vance, Granville, Warren, Franklin and additional counties to the east and south.
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 4 a.m. Wednesday until 9 p.m. Wednesday.
The urgent winter weather message from the NWS says:
Additional information will be published here and on WIZS 1450 AM as it is received.
— UPDATE NOON TUESDAY, JAN. 16
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 11 p.m. Tuesday until 7 p.m. Wednesday for snow.
Slippery roads are expected with forecasters indicating 1 to 3 inches of accumulations across all the WIZS listening area of Vance, Granville, Warren and Franklin Counties.
After the precipitation ends, any snow or slush will freeze on roads, bridges and overpasses Wednesday night as the temperature for this area is forecast to be 15 overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Wind chill values are expected to be around 6 or 7 degrees. People and animals will be in danger.
Henderson and Vance County Director of Emergency Operations, Brian Short, wrote in an email to local media and emergency preparedness teams, and he said, “As you can see (in the update link above), our snowfall totals have increased slightly with 3 inches of snow being possible. We are not expecting this evening to be a major impact, but we do expect it to cause some travel issues during the day on Wednesday.”
Additional information will be published here and on WIZS 1450 AM as it is received.
— UPDATE NOON MONDAY, JAN. 15
The Director for Emergency Operations in Henderson and Vance County, Brian Short, emailed to local media and emergency preparedness teams, and he said:
“Attached (above) is the most recent single page brief issued by the NWS regarding the potential for snow in our area tomorrow night through Wednesday.
“We have been watching this system very closely for the past few days and at this point there is a fair degree of certainty that we will receive some accumulating snow, however the models depict the amounts at anywhere from a dusting to a few inches with 3 inches being the most that I have seen. In short, this is not expected to be a debilitating event in any way.
“With that said, travel conditions may be hazardous on Wednesday, but other than that we do not anticipate any real problems.
“We will continue to monitor it closely and will forward along additional information as it is received.”
Beach Music Today 11am – 1pm
/by WIZS StaffIt’s a snowday, and what better way to celebrate than to tune in to 1450 AM and online by clicking here to listen live for the very best in Beach Music. Join our announcer Trey Snide from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. today, January 17, 2018!!
TownTalk and Tradio will return at the regular times of 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Thursday.
Local News again at 5 p.m.
Vance Charter School Closed 1-18-18
/by WIZS StaffVance Charter School – Closed 1-18-18
Christopher Leon Minor is Wanted
/by WIZS StaffPress Release from Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
Christopher Leon Minor is wanted. He has an active warrant for armed robbery and kidnapping that occurred 01/11/2018 at the Dollar General, 5174 US 401 South, Louisburg.
Mr. Minor has active warrants for his arrest. Anyone with information of his whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Woody, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. 919-340-4369.
Town Talk 01/16/18
/by CharleneCooperative Extension with Wayne Rowland 01/16/18
/by CharleneNews 01/16/18
/by LarryNoting ACC Basketball Jan 15, 2018
/by WIZS Staff— ACC Basketball update courtesy theacc.com
Release: https://theacc.co/accmbb1718release
Media Guide: https://theacc.co/mbb1718mediaguide
Scoreboard: https://www.theacc.com/scoreboard-mbb
ACColades
By the Numbers
1 – Duke’s Marvin Bagley III, who has set the ACC freshman record for 30-point games (five), leads the league in scoring (22.5), rebounding (11.7) and double-doubles (14) … Blue Devil point guard Trevon Duval leads the ACC in assists (6.2).
3 – Miami has 18 wins against ranked foes under Jim Larrañaga, including a 10-10 mark at home.
5 – Over his last five games, Florida State’s Braian Angola is averaging 20.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists … Angola is fifth in the ACC in per game scoring improvement (+9.6) from a year ago.
6 – Florida State has won the last six games with Boston College and leads the series by a 10-5 margin … nine of the 15 meetings have been decided by four points or less
23 – Duke freshmen (Bagley 14, Wendell Carter, Jr. 7, Duval 2) have combined for a school freshman record 23 double-doubles this season.
24.2 – Boston College’s Jerome Robinson is averaging 24.2 points per game in ACC play and has made 19-of-33 (.576) from 3-point range against league foes.
33 – Miami is 33-2 (.943) in its last 35 games at the Watsco Center … overall, the Hurricanes are 83-22 (.790) at home in seven seasons under Jim Larrañaga.
26 – Duke and Miami will be meeting for the 26th time in a rivalry that began with a 71-69 Hurricane win back on December 21, 1962 … the Blue Devils lead the series 18-7 with the teams splitting a pair of meetings last season … Miami has won three of the last four meetings.
Preparations – Relay for Life of Vance Co. June 23
/by WIZS StaffDifficult to believe Relay for Life of Vance County is just five months away. Right now, teams are hard at work including the overall committee of people organizing this year’s event, with hearts and souls being pouring into the preparations.
One Relay for Life of Vance County chairperson, Christy Bennett, appeared on WIZS TownTalk today for the first 25 minutes of the show, and you can listen in by clicking here.
Bennett said, “Vance County has done exceptionally well over the years. When we first started Relay for Life, I think we raised about $56,000. By 2002, we had raised $313,000.00, which is a large amount for a small county that we are. I think it’s an amazing amount. We have not been as high. We did meet our goal this past year of $75,000, which is still a good amount, but we don’t want to see Relay for Life go away. It is something that people who fight everyday, who are fighting cancer, need that help. They need people to work, to volunteer, to want to have hope as they have hope to have another day. So, we’re working towards an ultimate goal, and, you know, sometimes the money may not be as high as we would like it to be, but every little bit helps. And when we’re out in the community asking people for help and to volunteer, it doesn’t matter how small, people say I can’t contribute but so much. It doesn’t matter. It doesn’t matter how little it is, it still helps. We’re still fighting for the same goal.”
Vance Relay 2018 will be changed some, moving to downtown Henderson on Breckenridge Street and lasting for 12 hours from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. on June 23.
You can view the Relay for Life of Vance County web page at https://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=88798 or simply click on the banner on wizs.com.
Bennett said the event was moved to hopefully increase participation, and she said it was a rain or shine event, that Relay is about fighting cancer no matter what just like a cancer patient does everyday.
She said a successful Relay was like trying to plan a successful wedding. “You’ve got your entertainment. You’ve got your food. You’ve got you walk. You’ve got all the things you need to have to bring all this positive energy, so that these people who are fighting (cancer) feel like they’re being embraced by their community, and you’re doing this for them. So, it takes a lot people. Right now, we have about 25 people who are really working at trying to plan this event, and we need more. If we don’t get more, and things don’t change, there won’t be a Relay for Life in years to come. And I don’t want that to happen. I want people to embrace it and want to help with it just like any other fundraising that we have in our community,” Bennett said.
To hear more of Bennett’s interview on TownTalk, click here, and start at about the 9 minute mark.
Know the Facts on cancer in the United States:
Town Talk 01/15/18
/by Larry