Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains possible on Wednesday & Thursday

Strong to severe storms followed by heavy rains are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday along the Outer Banks, per an update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office.

A few storms capable of producing damaging winds, isolated tornados, and small hail are possible starting Wednesday evening, and widespread rainfall of 2-3″ inches is currently forecasted for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands through Thursday.

Damaging winds and large hail are the primary threats, and coastal flooding is not expected for the Outer Banks area at this time.

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