Icing leads to power outage concerns in Helene-stricken western North Carolina communities

Icing leads to power outage concerns in Helene-stricken western North Carolina communities

A mid-week winter storm is impacting 80 million people, including those in western North Carolina. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 4 p.m. Wednesday for portions of Virginia and North Carolina, with significant icing expected from freezing rain. Ice accumulations could reach up to half an inch, potentially causing power outages and downed tree limbs in communities still recovering from Hurricane Helene. FOX News Multimedia Reporter Chelsea Torres is live in Boone, North Carolina, with the latest.