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As of Wednesday morning (Jan. 28), the National Weather Service continues to track a system that could develop into a winter storm affecting the Outer Banks this weekend.
While specific snow accumulations remain uncertain, forecast models show increasing agreement that this storm system will bring at least moderate and possibly major impacts to eastern North Carolina starting on Saturday. The exact track, intensity and resulting snow totals are still being determined.
Moderate impacts could include high winds, large waves, overwash and several inches of snow. This will bring difficult travel conditions and possible suspensions of the ferry service.
Major impacts could mean significant snow accumulations requiring extensive removal efforts, dangerous or impassable roads, and potential power outages.
The National Weather Service will provide updates as meteorologists gather more data and the forecast becomes clearer.
