Severe thunderstorms possible on Monday night, June 26

Severe thunderstorms will be possible Mondy evening and Monday night across the Outer Banks, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office.

Scattered thunderstorms may develop as early as 5 p.m. on Monday afternoon, but the more likely timeframe for widespread severe storms will be in the evening, (8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tuesday), as a cold front approaches the region.

Damaging winds of 50-70 mph are possible, as well as an isolated tornado or two. There is also the potential for large hail, especially for mainland N.C.

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/.