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.

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

Dangerous below-freezing temperatures with even colder wind chills were also expected to last over much of the week in the region. Authorities say three people have died in the cold weather.

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

A major storm spread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across the southern United States on Wednesday, breaking snow records and treating the region to unaccustomed perils and wintertime joy.

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.

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.

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,

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick and school officials have signed his official employment contract.