Active AlertsSanford, Sanford-Lee County Regional Airport, NC

What: Heavy mixed precipitation of largely sleet and freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations between three tenths and three quarters of an inch. Total sleet and snow accumulations up to two inches.
Where: For much of the Piedmont and northern Coastal Plain of central North Carolina.
When: From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday.
Impacts: Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Travel could be treacherous. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.