The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued a winter storm watch at 3 p.m. on Monday valid from Tuesday 5 p.m. until Wednesday 7 a.m. The watch is for Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Southern Craven, West Carteret,

Winter Storm Watch: The National Weather Service issues this when conditions are favorable for a winter storm to begin within 48 hours. Issuance usually occurs at 36-48 hours before the event is expected to begin.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for much of the central and southern Georgia area. Here's what to expect.