On Tuesday at 6:04 a.m. a winter storm warning was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC valid from 5 p.m. until Wednesday 7 a.m. The warning is for Martin, Pitt and Greene counties.

North Carolina prepares for a winter storm, with officials urging the public to stay off roads and securing supplies.

A major storm spread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and the coastal Carolinas on Wednesday after breaking snow records in Texas and Louisiana, treating the region to unaccustomed perils and wintertime joy.

WECT took viewers questions and concerns directly to North Carolina Department of Transportation Engineer Battle Whitley.

Winter storm warnings spread from Louisiana through Virginia on Tuesday as a winter storm hit the U.S. Southeast.

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and state emergency officials are expected to give an update on winter storm preparations happening across the state.

FEMA will extend temporary shelter assistance to North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene as winter storms sweep across the state.

Delivery times for post in over half the country could be impacted due to hazardous weather, the U.S. Postal Service said.

The NWS Wilmington NC issued a winter storm warning at 2:43 a.m. on Tuesday valid from 9 p.m. until Wednesday 8 a.m. The warning is for Inland Pender, Coastal Pender, Inland New Hanover, Coastal New Hanover,

Gov. Josh Stein and North Carolina emergency officials give update on winter storm preparations

Officials are still tallying up snowfall totals that could set new records in states like Florida. Savannah, Georgia, recorded 3 inches of snow, which is the most the city has seen since 1989.