Severe weather possible on Wednesday and Thursday

There will be daily chances for shower and thunderstorm activity from Wednesday through Friday, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office.

A few of these storms have the potential to become severe with the greatest risk for severe weather occurring on Thursday. However, there is still some uncertainty regarding the exact timing and location of thunderstorm activity over the next several days.

For Wednesday’s severe weather risk, there is potential for multiple rounds of scattered strong to severe storms, which are most likely between 2 p.m. and midnight. A risk of strong wind gusts of 50-70 mph, hail, and an isolated tornado or two will be the primary hazards within the strongest storms.

For Thursday, the greatest risk for severe weather occurs ahead of an approaching cold front, and is most likely from Thursday afternoon until Thursday evening. A risk of strong wind gusts of 50-70 mph, hail, and an isolated tornado or two will also be the primary hazards within the strongest storms.

For more information on the local forecast, visit www.weather.gov/mhx for weather information, or the National Weather Service office in Newport/Morehead City’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NWSMoreheadCity/.