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Cold Snap Hits Central NC: Shelters Open for Safety

12/14/2025

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Durham Mission Activates Shelter

Central North Carolina will experience a cold snap with temperatures in the teens and wind chills in the single digits starting Sunday evening.
A Cold Weather Advisory will remain in effect until Monday morning.
The Durham Rescue Mission is activating Operation Rescue: Warm Shelter to provide warmth for those in need.
Residents should dress in layers and keep pets indoors.
Drivers should check battery health and tire pressure.

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Asheville Faces Arctic Cold

Asheville, North Carolina, faces Arctic air and dangerously low temperatures, prompting cold-weather alerts.
The National Weather Service has issued advisories warning residents to prepare for hypothermia and frostbite risks.
An Extreme Cold Watch indicates dangerously cold conditions could arrive within 12 to 48 hours.
An Extreme Cold Warning signals life-threatening temperatures are imminent.
Residents are urged to dress in layers, limit outdoor exposure, and safeguard pets and vulnerable individuals.

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Durham Mission Activates Shelter

Central North Carolina will experience a cold snap with temperatures in the teens and wind chills in the single digits starting Sunday evening.
A Cold Weather Advisory will remain in effect until Monday morning.
The Durham Rescue Mission is activating Operation Rescue: Warm Shelter to provide warmth for those in need.
Residents should dress in layers and keep pets indoors.
Drivers should check battery health and tire pressure.

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