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Town of Leland Monitoring Winter Storm

Town of Leland Monitoring Winter Storm

The Town of Leland is monitoring winter weather conditions expected this week. All Town facilities, including Town Hall, the Leland Cultural Arts Center, and the Municipal Operations Center, will close Jan. 21 at 3 p.m. and remain closed on Jan. 22. Town facilities are expected to reopen for normal business hours on Jan. 23. Any further changes to Town operations will be posted on this webpage.

Please be aware the Town does not maintain snowplows or brining equipment for road treatment. NCDOT crews have pretreated some major roads in the area. Residents are encouraged to avoid traveling during inclement weather whenever possible to ensure safety.

A summary of the latest briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) Wilmington is below.

January 21, 2025, 4:15 p.m. NWS-Wilmington Update:

Very cold air will reside across the area Tuesday, and the abnormally cold temperatures will persist through the week. Make sure people and pets exposed to the cold are safe, and pipes/plants are protected. Expected snow accumulation has increased and prompted Winter Storm Warnings for the entire forecast area. The highest accumulation rates are expected overnight Tuesday, with precipitation coming to an end early Wednesday morning. Very hazardous travel can be expected starting late Tuesday evening and continuing into Wednesday morning, and potentially again over Wednesday night into Thursday morning as any meltwater refreezes.

See the Latest NWS Briefing 

The forecast is calling for a winter storm that has the potential to create dangerous travel conditions and lead to power outages. Town of Leland Public Safety officials encourage community members to be prepared, stay safe, and keep the following safety tips in mind:

  • Stay home and off the roads.
  • If you must go out, slow down, give space, assume anything that looks wet is ice, and be extra cautious on bridges and overpasses.
  • Be aware that four-wheel drive isn’t effective on ice.
  • Keep devices charged.
  • Build or update your emergency supply kit.
  • Don’t put generators inside your home. Keep them outside due to carbon monoxide.
  • Be prepared for long-duration power outages.
  • Trim weak or damaged branches around your home.
  • Don’t leave vehicle wipers raised.
  • Don’t park your car under trees.

Residents are encouraged to examine their preparedness plans and be ready should they need to implement those plans.

Town of Leland Emergency Preparedness Resources

More preparedness tips are available through NC Emergency Management, Ready.gov, and the Red Cross.

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If you have an emergency, call 911. The following resources may be useful during inclement weather:

Continue to check the Town of Leland website and social media accounts for ongoing information on potential closings and weather-related updates.

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