Category: North Carolina

North Carolina Emergency Notifications

North Carolina: Tornado Warning – September 27, 2024

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. * 

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North Carolina: Hurricane Helene – September 26, 2024

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. * 

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North Carolina: Tornado Warning – September 16, 2024

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. * 

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North Carolina: Tornado Warning – August 8, 2024

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. * 

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North Carolina: Tornado Warning – August 7, 2024

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. * 

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North Carolina: Hurricane Debby – August 6, 2024

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

North Carolina: Severe Weather Warning – July 18, 2024

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. * 

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North Carolina: Flood Warning – July 11, 2024

Flood warnings have been issued across the eastern region of North Carolina today, July 11, 2024. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4” are possible over the next two days, with locally higher amounts possible. As a result, power outages, downed trees and travel challenges may be expected.

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

Flood Safety Tips and Resources:

  • 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

North Carolina: Severe Weather Warning – May 8, 2024

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. * 

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North Carolina: Tornado Warning – April 3, 2024

A tornado watch is currently in effect today, April 3, 2024, in regions of North Carolina, including but not limited to: Rocky Mount, Halifax, Louisburg, and Roxboro. Strong winds, hail, and thunderstorms may occur. Please take precautions to stay safe.

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

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North Carolina: Wind Advisory – February 28, 2024

Strong winds, rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue today, February 28, 2024, in North Carolina. Power outages and tornadoes may occur as a result. A wind advisory is in effect and will continue through the evening.

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

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North Carolina: Weather Alert – January 12, 2024

Strong winds, rain and thunderstorms are expected to begin Friday morning, January 12, 2024, in North Carolina. Power outages and tornadoes may occur as a result. A wind advisory goes into effect beginning at 7AM and will continue through Friday evening.

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

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