Carolina Ready

⚠️ Severe storms, high winds, and tornado watches or warnings may develop in our area today. Secure loose outdoor items, charge your phone, keep weather alerts on, know your safe place, and avoid unnecessary travel. Watch = conditions possible. Warning = act now.

!Alert Carolina! Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 8:54AM EDT until March 16 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

The first step in staying safe is committing to a plan. Students, faculty and staff should develop a personal emergency plan and talk with family about what to do during an emergency at @unc. Learn how to make a plan by visiting go.unc.edu/makeaplan.

Flash floods in NC happen fast when heavy rain overwhelms the ground & drainage. Hurricanes, storms & heavy rain can all trigger flooding. Stay alert & never walk or drive into floodwaters! 🌊 Learn more about flash floods go.unc.edu/swpweek5.

Did you know lightning can strike 10+ miles from rain? Each year, 400+ people in the U.S. are struck by lightning, suffering permanent injuries or death. Stay safe - if you hear thunder, go indoors!⚡ Learn more about severe weather preparedness ow.ly/N9SA50YpkZx.

Today is the North Carolina Statewide Tornado Drill at 9:30 AM this morning; There will be no weekly radio test today. Read more...

Make sure you can receive lifesaving alerts during severe weather. 🚨 @alertcarolina keeps @unc students, faculty, staff, visitors & local residents informed during emergencies. ➡️ Register to receive Alert Carolina notifications alertcarolina.unc.edu/register/.

Do you know the difference between a tornado WATCH and a tornado WARNING? Let’s TACO about it! 🌮 Learn more about thunderstorm and tornado safety at go.unc.edu/swpweek1.

Are you ready for storm season? March 1-7 is NC Severe Weather Preparedness Week. We'll be sharing daily safety tips to help you stay informed and ready for whatever comes our way. ⚡🌪️ Learn more by visiting go.unc.edu/swpweek26.

!Alert Carolina! Sirens TEST scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 17 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Visit alertcarolina.unc.edu for more information.

!Alert Carolina! Adverse Conditions: Critical - University extending Condition 2 to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2. More info: alertcarolina.unc.edu

!Alert Carolina! Adverse Conditions: Critical - University moving to Condition 2 at 12 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31. More info: alertcarolina.unc.edu

🥊❄️ Next round: snow. Carolina is preparing for another winter weather event. Monitor official campus updates including @alertcarolina, adjust travel plans as needed and take steps now to stay safe. For more preparedness tips, visit go.unc.edu/wwpreparedness1

Jan30th 930am Winter Storm Briefing Update: ❄️Winter Storm Warning (4 PM today - 10 AM Sunday) 🥶Cold Weather Advisory (1 AM tonight - 1 AM Sunday) ⚠️Extreme Cold Watch (1 AM Sunday - 10 AM Sunday) watch here: youtu.be/sIjRmrxUN08

❄️ Winter weather can move fast. Preparation makes the difference. Now is the time to get ready for possible winter storms. Make a plan, prepare your home and vehicle, and stay up to date with the latest forecasts. 👉 Find more tips go.unc.edu/wwpreparedness1 #WinterStorm #NCwx

!Alert Carolina! Adverse Conditions: Critical - University moving to Condition 1 at 12 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28. More info: alertcarolina.unc.edu

!AlertCarolina! Adverse Conditions: Critical - University extending Condition 2 to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27. More info: alertcarolina.unc.edu

!AlertCarolina! Informational- Vehicular traffic restricted from 8pm to 6am till Tues 1/27. Students urged to stay home, warm, and safe. alertcarolina.unc.edu

Lingering ice accumulation will lead to dangerous driving conditions this morning. Dangerous wind chills are expected tonight and black ice will be a concern tonight/early Tuesday. Additional power outages may occur today with increasing nwly winds. #ncwx

Winter Weather Alert: Temperatures are dropping. Burrito mode activated. 🥶 Keep your phone charged. Follow @AlertCarolina and download the Carolina Ready Safety App to keep informed of the winter weather effects on campus. go.unc.edu/CarolinaReady