The possibility of measurable snowfall in North Carolina in February
NORTH CAROLINA — While snow is far from guaranteed in much of North Carolina, historical climate records clearly show that measurable snowfall in February is a real and documented part of the state’s winter weather.Winter Snowfall in North CarolinaNorth Carolina’s climate varies from the mountains in the west, where winter conditions are colder and snow more common, to the coastal plain in...
The possibility of a foot of snow in Wisconsin in February
WISCONSIN — While no current forecast calls for a specific storm, historical weather data clearly show that it’s entirely possible for a winter storm in Wisconsin during February to drop a foot (12 inches) or more of snow in a single event.Climatological BackgroundWisconsin’s winter climate routinely produces significant snow, according to the National Weather Service. Based on long-term climate normals...
Multiple inches of snow possible in parts of Ohio
OHIO — A Winter Weather Advisory remained in effect Friday, with snow expected to spread across northern and central Ohio before tapering off late tonight, according to the National Weather Service. Snow Totals:Forecasts issued by the NWS call for additional snow accumulations of about 2 to 5 inches in most advisory areas. Locally higher amounts remain possible in spots where bands of snow persist...
Multiple homes and businesses without power in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA — Scattered power outages have been reported across North Carolina Friday evening, leaving more than 1,600 homes and businesses without electricity statewide.As of Friday evening, 1,669 customers are without power, accounting for approximately 0.03% of the 5,868,758 electric customers tracked across the state. The outage data was last updated about three minutes prior to release.North Carolina ranked...
Thousands without power in Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Thousands of homes and businesses across Louisiana are without electricity Friday evening as scattered power outages continued statewide.As of Friday evening, 2,669 customers are without power, representing about 0.12% of the 2,320,764 electric customers tracked across the state. The outage data was last updated approximately 10 minutes prior to release.Louisiana ranked fourth in the nation both for...
Two people arrested following $1 million drug bust in Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI — A man and a woman were arrested following a large-scale narcotics investigation in the Jackson-metro area, according to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.Bailey Martin, a spokesperson for the department, said the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, along with Capitol Police, the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Jackson Police Department, executed multiple search warrants on Feb. 5, 2026. Warrants were served at two residences...
Two students arrested after gun brought to Georgia school
GEORGIA — Two juveniles were arrested Friday after a firearm was brought onto the campus of Thomas Heyward Academy, according to authorities.Officials said one student brought a gun to school and allowed another student to borrow it. The second student was reportedly showing the firearm to others and pointed it at another student, who then reported the incident to school...
One person arrested following drug bust in Georgia
GEORGIA — A routine traffic stop for an illegal U-turn led to the seizure of several pounds of illegal drugs Wednesday, according to the Fulton County Police Department.Police said officers were on patrol when they stopped a vehicle after the driver made an illegal U-turn at an intersection on Fulton Industrial Boulevard. During a search of the vehicle, officers discovered...
One person arrested after threatening daycares in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A man was arrested Friday after threats were reported involving multiple daycare centers in the Roanoke area, according to the Roanoke Police Department.Police said members of the department’s Telephone Reporting Unit received a call around 8:49 a.m. from a 211 supervisor, who reported that their agency had received a call from a man making non-specific threats toward local...
Police investigating active scene in Florida
FLORIDA — The Stuart Police Department was working an active scene Friday in the 900 block of Riverside Drive, according to the department.Police said the situation was ongoing and asked the public to avoid the area until further notice. No additional details about the nature of the scene or any potential injuries were immediately released.Authorities said more information will be provided...
