Severe thunderstorms, damaging wind gusts possible on Monday night

There is a minor risk of severe thunderstorms across eastern N.C. on Monday night, 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 Monday night from 10 p.m. until 2:00 a.m., which corresponds with an approaching cold front. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for the Pamlico Sound from Tuesday morning until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, due to northwest winds of 15 to 25 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/.