Severe thunderstorms possible on Wednesday
Showers and scattered thunderstorms will develop ahead of an approaching cold front Wednesday, and several of these storms could become severe, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office.
The highest risk of thunderstorms will occur late Wednesday morning through the afternoon, and the threat of severe weather will diminish after 6:00 p.m. Severe thunderstorms are most likely inland, from Jacksonville to Columbia, N.C.
The strongest storms will bring the threat of strong wind gusts, although isolated large hail is also possible. Coastal flooding is not anticipated at this time, but temperatures will drop after the cold front moves through the Outer Banks region.
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/.
