A messy winter storm is expected to hit large parts of North Texas starting Wednesday night, with the potential for snow, ice and sleet, and Gov. Greg Abbott is warning Texans to "stay home" and "be careful" if they live in an affected area.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said on social media that if the Gulf of Mexico is renamed, it should be called the "Gulf of Texas."

Several portions of Texas are expecting winter weather as Winter Storm Cora moves across the state. Areas in Central Texas could see a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow between Thursday and Friday,