Pender County emergency officials are asking residents to stay off the roads. Conditions are hazardous, with slick and icy surfaces making travel risky. Some secondary roads are covered with snow and ice, and bridges and overpasses will freeze first. Temperatures will drop even further throughout the evening, and officials strongly urge everyone to stay home.

For real-time road conditions, visit: DriveNC.gov

Weather Alerts:

The National Weather Service has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning for Pender County. The county is now under a Winter Weather Advisory. An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect, with dangerously low wind chills that can cause frostbite or hypothermia. A Small Craft Advisory is also in effect from Surf City to Little River.

For the latest weather updates, visit: weather.gov/ilm/briefing

Closures:

Pender County offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Pender County libraries, the transfer station, convenience sites, Pender Water & Sewer, and the Pender County Animal Shelter will also be closed.

Warming sites are closed.

Operations for Tuesday, Feb. 3, will be determined as conditions evolve. 

Complete list of closings.

Save Energy

Both Duke Energy and Four County are asking residents to help reduce energy use during the extreme cold.

• Lower your thermostat when possible.
• Seal drafts and close curtains or blinds at night to keep cold air out and warm air in.
• Limit the use of large electric appliances (washer and dryer) during the coldest parts of the day to reduce overall demand.
  
  

5 P’s of Cold Weather Safety:

• People: Dress warmly, limit exposure, and check on family, friends, and neighbors.
• Plants: Bring sensitive plants indoors or protect them from freezing.
• Pets: Provide warm shelter and do not leave pets outdoors in extreme cold.
• Pipes: Insulate exposed pipes and allow faucets to drip. 
  If you experience a water-related emergency during this time, please contact Pender Water & Sewer after-hours line at (910) 471-1041 for assistance.
• Portable Heaters: Use heaters safely, keep them away from combustibles, and never leave them unattended.

Residents are encouraged to download the Pender County Emergency Management app to receive emergency alerts, weather updates, and important safety information. The app is available in your phone’s app store by searching Pender County EM and enabling notifications.