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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Preparations are underway to ensure everyone has a way to escape the cold as the temperatures begin to drop

A Cold Weather Advisory will be in effect across Central North Carolina starting Sunday evening.

Over in the Bull City, the Durham Rescue Mission is activating Operation Rescue: Warm Shelter. Durham Rescue Mission CEO, the Rev. Rob Tart, said they want people to know they have a warm place to stay.

"Operation Rescue: Warm Shelter is when we open our doors to any and everybody that can come in, and we have no restrictions on them, essentially just come in and get out of the weather," he said. "I think we're getting well down into the low teens this coming week. That's deadly weather."

Joshua Shifflett is staying at the shelter. He said the Durham Rescue Mission provides him and others with more than just a warm bed and a hot meal.

"It's really cold outside to be sleeping outside," he said. "I don't have any identification because all my stuff was stolen. I'm from Virginia, so to get my stuff back is kind of complicated. So, I needed a warm place to stay to be able to, you know, get my head in the right place."

As the temperatures begin to drop, doctors say take steps to stay safe before going outside, especially for vulnerable people such as the elderly or those with chronic medical conditions.

UNC Medical Center Emergency Medicine Department Vice Chair of Operations Dr. Abhi Mehrotra said layers of clothing are key to doing that.

"Some sort of moisture-wicking on the most inner layer, a middle layer that's more insulating, so something like wool or fleece that can be insulating, and then an outer layer that protects you from the elements," he said.

Mehrotra said it's also important to know the warning signs of when prolonged cold exposure could become hypothermia.

"As the hypothermia gets progressive and worse, you can actually have confusion, slurred speech, drowsiness," he said.

Doctors suggest checking in on elderly neighbors as the air gets colder.

Car care in frigid weather

The cold air also has an effect on cars.

Matthew Sanders is the owner of Encore Automotive Diagnostics & Repairs. He said drivers need to make sure they top off fluids in their cars and make sure their battery is in good shape.

"This time of year, you have a lot of batteries that are marginal, and cold temperatures bring them back down to failure," he said. "The cold temperatures create a quicker breakdown when it comes to batteries and also tire pressure."

Also, now is the time to make a cold-weather kit to keep in a car, too, equipped with blankets, some food, and rechargeable batteries for electronic devices.

Those looking for help from the Durham Rescue Mission can find out more information about the mission here and can contact it by calling (919) 688-964.

RALEIGH — NC State and coach Will Wade, guarantor of the “reckoning” and an NCAA Tournament berth in his first year, were so close to the type of win that begins to turn that talk into reality Saturday night.

In front of an amped-up Lenovo Center crowd, the Wolfpack pushed No. 19 Kansas to overtime, but couldn’t overcome a career night from Melvin Council Jr., who poured in 36 points and nine 3-pointers in a 77-76 victory.

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NC State (7-4) fell to 0-4 against opponents from the top five conferences — the type of games that are pivotal to putting together an NCAA Tournament-worthy resume. The Wolfpack previously lost to Seton Hall and Texas at the Maui Invitational and at Auburn.

“We haven’t won some of these bigger games that we’ve scheduled,” Wade said. “That’s just a fact. We haven’t won those, but I do think we’re close to winning them. I don’t think every game is a referendum, but we certainly got to start winning some of these. At the end of the day, we got to start winning some of these. We let an opportunity slip by [Saturday].”

In large part due to Council, who entered the game having made just 5-of-27 3-pointers on the season. But he made a career-high 9-of-15 attempts against the Wolfpack, who opened sagging off Council and allowing him to take shots from long range.

“We had one guy that was probably the best performer that I think I've had on the road in my 23 years on the road at Kansas,” coach Bill Self said. “He was unbelievable and made hard shots. They dared him to shoot.”

NC State changed its approach to guarding Council after his third 3-pointer in the first half — “our line of demarcation,” Wade said — but Council kept hitting. He made another 3 to open Kansas’ overtime scoring.

“He’ll tell his grandkids about that one,” Wade said.

Kansas (8-3) lost at North Carolina and to Duke in a neutral site game earlier this season. Kansas also beat ACC members Notre Dame and Syracuse this season. The Jayhawks swept games against the three Triangle-area ACC schools last season, as part of home-and-home series with NC State and UNC.

NC State’s Darrion Williams, who made three important 3-pointers down the stretch, missed a 3 to give the Wolfpack the lead with three seconds left in overtime and missed a final try at the buzzer. Williams tied the score at 66 with a 3-pointer with 38 seconds remaining in regulation and scored off the opening tip in overtime. He then made two 3s in the five-minute overtime.

Quadir Copeland had 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists for NC State, but he did have six turnovers. Ven-Allen Lubin had 16 points and 11 rebounds, his 13th career double-double.

Tied at 66, Council missed a runner and Kansas’ Flory Bidunga missed the putback on the Jayhawks’ final possession of regulation. Copeland missed a floater at the buzzer for NC State to send it to overtime.

“When we played at Maui or we played at Auburn, when stuff got out of hand, we didn’t really necessarily fight back,” said Williams, who finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds. “We just kind of let what happened, happen. I think we did a better job of that.”

NC State has played the toughest schedule in the ACC so far, according to analytics, which could help during conference play. Wade said the team is showing improvement with its defense, which struggled badly against Texas.

“If we keep making progress, I feel really good about where we’ll be at the end of the year,” Wade said. “I think we’ll like where we are and we’ll appreciate the struggle. But sometimes to get to this side, you’ve got to go through some struggle and that’s certainly what we’re doing right now.”

The Wolfpack host Texas Southern at Reynolds Coliseum on Wednesday and have one big non-conference game left — vs. Ole Miss in Greensboro on Dec. 21 – before beginning ACC play.

“The results right now are lagging from our work,” Wade said. “The results haven’t shown on the scoreboard yet, but we’re massively better than we were 10 days ago when we left Auburn. The team’s a lot better. You can splinter when you’re taking on water on these losses like this, but I don’t believe this group will.”

The Wolfpack have victories over solid programs like Liberty and Boise State that could make noise within their own leagues and improve NC State’s lot moving toward March. The Wolfpack rank No. 30 in the NET, a key tool for picking NCAA Tournament at-large teams.

But Wade arrived with a bravado, a swagger and wins over bluebloods like Kansas and new bloods like Auburn — not Liberty and Boise State — were part of that agenda.

During his introductory press conference, Wade promised that “our time is right now” and said with NC State aligned behind men’s basketball it would be a “reckoning” for the ACC and for college basketball. “It’s coming soon,” he said, promising an NCAA Tournament berth. He vowed to deliver a consistent winner, catnip to NC State fans eager for year-in and year-out success.

“Are we where we want to be? Absolutely not,” Wade said. “I appreciate our fans [Saturday]. I’m disappointed for them. I’m disappointed that we haven’t been able to put a better product out there for them. But we will. We will. And I feel like in short order, this team is going to continue to get better. We’re going to continue to move forward and, in the coming weeks, we’re going to be a lot different team, a lot better team.”

In front of an amped-up Lenovo Center crowd, the Wolfpack pushed No. 19 Kansas to overtime, but couldn’t overcome a career night from Melvin Council Jr., who poured in 36 points and nine 3-pointers in a 77-76 victory.

Although NC State did not secure its first-ranked win of the 2025-2026 season on Saturday, falling 77-76 to Kansas in a devastating overtime loss, the Wolfpack and head coach Will Wade were able to use the game to help them on the recruiting trail.

The Wolpack hosted several prospects on campus in Raleigh for their game against the Jayhawks, including a four-star 2027 shooting guard.

Elite 2027 Guard Visits NC State

According to , NC State hosted several prospects on campus for its game against Kansas. There were three 2028 recruits present: three-star power forward Chaase Smith, three-star guard Micah Gunter, and three-star small forward Bill Stanfield, but the most important visitor was a 2027 prospect.

Jordan Page, a four-star shooting guard from Broughton High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, was in attendance for NC State’s loss on Saturday.

Page has been a priority for the Wolpack throughout his recruitment, and hosting him on campus for a game, even with the loss to Kansas, should boost the program's standing in his recruitment.

The 6’4” shooting guard is currently rated as a consensus four-star in the 2027 class, but his rating is expected to rise to five stars as the cycle progresses. list him as the No. 11 overall player nationally, the No. 3 shooting guard, and the No. 1 prospect from North Carolina.

The Raleigh native has shown mutual interest in NC State since the Wolfpack offered him in June and is expected to take several more visits with the program before making a decision.

Along with NC State, Page is being pursued by Duke, Georgetown, and North Carolina. Visits are one of the most effective ways for a program to stand out to and connect with a prospect, so even though the Wolfpack lost to Kansas on Saturday, they likely made significant progress with the four-star shooting guard.

According to Rivals’ recruiting prediction machine, NC State is currently the front-runner in Page’s recruitment, with the site giving them a 30.8% chance of landing him. While that doesn’t necessarily carry much weight, it at least shows that he’s genuinely considering the Wolfpack.

As a 2027 prospect, Page still has a long way to go before making a decision, but NC State has already established itself as a strong contender in his recruitment.

It will be interesting to see if they can maintain their position with him as his recruitment continues, but hosting him for a visit on Saturday was definitely a wise move for the Wolfpack.

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Raleigh, North Carolina is bracing for a sharp blast of winter cold tonight through Monday morning as Arctic air settles into central North Carolina. According to the National Weather Service in Raleigh, temperatures and wind will combine to create dangerously cold wind chills, especially late tonight and early Monday.

Overnight lows are expected to fall into the low to mid-teens across the Triangle, with some outlying areas dipping even colder. At the same time, northwest wind gusts could reach 25 to 30 mph Sunday evening, dramatically lowering how cold it feels outdoors. As a result, wind chill values are forecast to drop into the single digits, with a few locations potentially nearing 5 degrees or colder by daybreak Monday.

These conditions pose elevated cold-exposure risks for anyone spending extended time outside without adequate protection. Frostbite and hypothermia can develop more quickly under these conditions, especially when wind is present. Residents are urged to dress in multiple layers, cover exposed skin, and limit time outdoors when possible.

Monday will remain cold despite sunshine. High temperatures are only expected to reach the mid to upper 30s, which is well below normal for mid-December. Winds will gradually ease through the day, but lingering breezes will keep conditions feeling colder than the thermometer suggests during the morning hours.

Pet owners should ensure animals have warm shelter or are brought indoors, and residents are encouraged to check on elderly neighbors and other vulnerable individuals. While this cold snap is short-lived, it will be one of the coldest mornings so far this season for the Raleigh area.

Temperatures are expected to slowly moderate later in the week, but until then, caution is advised. Even typical daily activities can become hazardous when bitter cold and wind chills combine.

North Carolina – A sharp, brisk wind sweeps across the Triangle this Sunday morning, pushing low clouds over wet pavement and signaling colder air sliding in from the north. Residents stepping outside feel the first bite of a developing December cold snap that intensifies later today as holiday travel ramps up.

According to the National Weather Service, a Cold Weather Advisory begins at 6 p.m. and lasts through 9 a.m. Monday, covering all of central North Carolina. Wind chills could fall to 4° above zero, creating dangerous exposure risks for anyone outdoors without proper layers. Meteorologists urge families to prepare now—check coats, gloves, hats, and ensure pets have warm, dry shelter before temperatures drop.

Gusty northwest winds increase through the evening, with sustained speeds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. Those winds may scatter unsecured decorations and make road travel feel unstable on elevated highways, including I-40 and I-440. Wet surfaces from early-day showers may stiffen into patchy slick spots as temperatures fall into the teens, a setup known for quick “flash-freeze” conditions.

For Monday, the cold persists with highs near 38°, though winds gradually relax. To be fair, this chill eases faster than last week’s front, but the early-season pattern shows a trend: winter is gaining momentum across the Southeast.

By Tuesday, sunshine returns with highs near the upper 40s. Still, the morning starts cold enough to require heavy coats, especially for children heading to school as December break approaches.

Five-Day OutlookMonday: Sunny, high 38; wind chills near 10 early.Tuesday: Sunny, high 48.Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 56.Thursday: Rain likely, high 50.Friday: Mostly sunny, high 42.