A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for much of North Carolina as of this morning, January 10, 2025. The National Weather Service is reporting mixed wintry precipitation, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain, which is already creating hazardous travel conditions across the region. Roadways are becoming icy and visibility may be limited in some areas. It is strongly advised to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. If you must travel, exercise extreme caution and check for road closures using the DriveNC Road Closure Map.

If you are a patient and believe this weather event may affect your access to care, please contact your dialysis facility immediately to confirm treatment availability and make necessary arrangements. Stay safe and prepared!

• Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
• Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
• Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for much of North Carolina, beginning tomorrow, January 10, 2025. The National Weather Service warns of mixed wintry precipitation, including snow, sleet, and freezing rain, which could lead to hazardous travel conditions. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. It is also advised to check for road closures, using the DriveNC Road Closure Map. 

• Snowstorm Health – Tips for People on Dialysis: Handout
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Snowstorms
• Cleveland Clinic: 9 Tips to Stay Healthy During the Winter Months: Tips
• Ready: Winter Weather: Resource

A tropical storm warning remains in effect today, September 27, 2024, in parts of North Carolina, due to Hurricane Helene. There is a possibility of continued tornadoes this morning, in addition to flooding in regions close to low lying rivers and near the Appalachian Mountains. Please take precautions to stay safe. Please visit NC 211 to locate shelters, evacuation routes, and power outages in your area.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

• North Carolina 211: Link
• CDC – Stay Safe During a Tornado Website: English
• Red Cross: Tornado Safety 
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
• CDC – Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: Resource
• Home Dialysis: Disaster Planning for Home Dialysis Patients

A tropical storm warning is currently in effect today, September 26, 2024, in parts of North Carolina, due to Hurricane Helene. The greatest threat is Tornados this evening, into tomorrow morning. Please take precautions to stay safe. Please visit NC 211 to locate shelters, evacuation routes, and power outages in your area.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

• North Carolina 211: Link
• CDC – Stay Safe During a Tornado Website: English
• Red Cross: Tornado Safety 
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
• CDC – Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: Resource
• Home Dialysis: Disaster Planning for Home Dialysis Patients

A tornado watch is currently in effect today, September 16, 2024, in Eastern/Northeastern North Carolina. Strong winds, flooding, and thunderstorms may occur due to Tropical Cyclone 8. Please take precautions to stay safe. Please visit NC 211 to locate shelters, evacuation routes, and power outages in your area.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

• North Carolina 211: Link
• CDC – Stay Safe During a Tornado Website: English
• Red Cross: Tornado Safety 
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
• CDC – Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: Resource
• Home Dialysis: Disaster Planning for Home Dialysis Patients

A tornado watch is currently in effect today, August 8, 2024, in regions of North Carolina including but not limited to: Wilson, Nash, Edgecombe, Beaufort, Craven, Pitt and Greene County. Strong winds, hail, and thunderstorms may occur as a result of Hurricane Debby. Please take precautions to stay safe. Please visit NC 211 to locate shelters, evacuation routes and power outages in your area.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

• North Carolina 211: Link
• CDC – Stay Safe During a Tornado Website: English
• Red Cross: Tornado Safety 
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
• CDC – Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: Resource
• Home Dialysis: Disaster Planning for Home Dialysis Patients

A tornado watch is currently in effect today, August 7, 2024, in regions of North Carolina including but not limited to: New Hanover and Pender County. Strong winds, hail, and thunderstorms may occur as a result of Hurricane Debby. Please take precautions to stay safe.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

• CDC – Stay Safe During a Tornado Website: English
• Red Cross: Tornado Safety 
• CDC – Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: Resource
• Home Dialysis: Disaster Planning for Home Dialysis Patients

A Flood Watch is in effect or will go into effect for much of central and eastern North Carolina today, August 6, 2024, resulting from Hurricane Debby. The Flood Watch will remain in effect through Friday, August 9, 2024. Tropical storm force winds are likely to arrive tomorrow morning August 7, 2024 and last through the evening. To view road closures and evacuation routes, please use DriveNC.

**If you believe your access to care may become impacted by flooding, please contact your dialysis facility directly**

Flood Safety Tips and Resources:

• 511 North Carolina: Website
• National Weather Service: Website
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
• American Red Cross: Resource 
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Flood Safety Tips: English|Spanish
• How to Safely Pump Out Your Basement: Resource

Severe thunderstorms are possible in North Carolina today, Thursday, July 18, 2024. Strong winds are predicted, with a potential for downed trees and power lines, creating potential power outages. Storms could be slow moving, increasing the risk for locally heavy rainfall, specifically for eastern and central North Carolina.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

• CDC – Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: Resource
• National Weather Service: Website 
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
• Home Dialysis: Disaster Planning for Home Dialysis Patients

Severe thunderstorms are possible today, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, and continuing through the morning tomorrow, Thursday, May 9, 2024. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all threats. Heavy rain could lead to localized flash flooding – particularly this evening.

*If you believe your access to treatment may be impacted, please contact your dialysis provider directly. * 

Severe Weather Safety Tips and Resources:

• CDC – Stay Safe During a Tornado Website: English|Spanish
• Red Cross: Tornado Safety 
• CDC – Natural Disasters and Severe Weather: Resource
• National Weather Service: Website 
• Ready.gov Disasters and Emergencies: Floods
• Home Dialysis: Disaster Planning for Home Dialysis Patients