Severe thunderstorms possible on Wednesday

There is a minor risk of severe thunderstorms across eastern N.C. on Wednesday, with the threat of isolated and damaging wind gusts, per a recent update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office.

The best chance for strong to severe storms is Wednesday afternoon and evening from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., (which corresponds with an approaching cold front), and the greatest threat is for areas south of Cape Hatteras in Buxton.

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for the Pamlico Sound from Wednesday until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, due to northwest winds of 10 to 20 knots, (with gusts up to 30 knots), and rough waters.

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/.