Severe weather possible on Thursday, August 10
Severe thunderstorms will be possible Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening for all of eastern North Carolina, per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office.
Damaging wind gusts up to 65-70 mph are the main threat, and large hail and a few tornadoes are also possible. A high risk of rip currents is also in effect for southern Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island, south of Cape Point in Buxton.
A Small Craft Advisory is also in effect for the Pamlico Sound until midnight due to southwest winds of 20-25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots, and rough waters expected. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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/.
