Weather System Prompts Closures Across Eastern North Carolina

Schools, Businesses, and Government Offices Closed Due to Winter Storm

A powerful winter storm has brought heavy snow and ice to eastern North Carolina, prompting the closure of schools, businesses, and government offices across the region. The storm, which began moving through the area on Sunday, has dumped several inches of snow and caused widespread power outages.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for eastern North Carolina, which is in effect until Tuesday morning. The warning covers the following counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Edgecombe, Franklin, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, Northampton, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne, and Wilson.

School Closures

All public schools in eastern North Carolina have been closed due to the storm. This includes all schools in the following counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Edgecombe, Franklin, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, Northampton, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne, and Wilson.

Business Closures

Many businesses in eastern North Carolina have also closed due to the storm. This includes all non-essential businesses in the following counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Edgecombe, Franklin, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, Northampton, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne, and Wilson.

Government Office Closures

All government offices in eastern North Carolina have been closed due to the storm. This includes all federal, state, and local government offices in the following counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Edgecombe, Franklin, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, Northampton, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne, and Wilson.

Power Outages

The storm has also caused widespread power outages across eastern North Carolina. As of Monday morning, over 100,000 customers were without power in the region. The power outages are expected to continue throughout the day as crews work to restore power.

Stay Safe

Residents of eastern North Carolina are urged to stay safe during the storm. If you must travel, please do so with caution. The roads are icy and dangerous.