A wide-ranging storm has been forecast to move along the Eastern United States this week, bringing with it the potential for snow, ice and thunderstorms in multiple states across the country. Much of the country has already faced challenging weather this month.

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

A winter storm watch was issued by the NWS Wilmington NC on Monday at 2:59 p.m. valid from Tuesday 3 p.m. until Wednesday 8 a.m. The watch is for Inland Pender, Coastal Pender, Inland New Hanover, Coastal New Hanover,

On Saturday at 3:33 p.m. a winter storm warning was issued by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC valid from Sunday 7 a.m. until Monday 7 a.m. The warning is for Madison, Yancey, Mitchell and Haywood counties.

The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a winter storm watch at 3:56 a.m. on Saturday valid from Sunday 7 a.m. until Monday 7 a.m. The watch is for Madison, Yancey, Mitchell and Haywood counties.

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

The NWS Wilmington NC issued an updated winter storm warning at 4 a.m. on ... up to one inch for portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina until 8 a.m. this morning.

Snow and strong winds make their presence felt as the area is under a continued winter storm warning all through the evening.

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

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.

The National Weather Service has expanded its Winter Storm Warning advisory as snow is expected to arrive Tuesday afternoon.

Impacts will begin in east Texas by Monday night. Ice and snow could contribute to power outages amid freezing temperatures.