Severe Weather Possible this Easter Afternoon and Evening | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:

    Good Afternoon Everyone,

    Our office is currently monitoring the potential for severe weather this evening through Monday morning. The Storm Prediction Center is considering most of Beaufort County to be at an "Enhanced" risk for severe weather as a front approaches our area tomorrow. It is uncommon to see areas classified at this category so far in advance. Please refer to the attachment and email below from the National Weather Service (NWS) for additional information. They have scheduled their next update for 6am tomorrow. We will continue to share forecast information as it develops.

    As always, feel free to contact us if we can be of any assistance, and thank you all for what you do to keep Beaufort County prepared and safe.

    Chris Newkirk

      Deputy Director,     Beaufort County Emergency Services

      1420 Highland Dr
      Washington, NC 27889
      Office: (252) 940-6511  •  Cell: (252) 378-5352

    Good Afternoon,

    A strong cold front will impact the area Sunday night through Monday. The Storm Prediction Center has increased the risk for severe weather to enhanced for much of eastern North Carolina, which is rare this far in advance. Please see the attached briefing for more details.

    If you have any questions please contact the office at 252-223-5737 ext 6.

    Thank you,

    NWS Morehead City     NOAA - National Weather Service

    Newport/Morehead City, NC Weather Forecast Office
    533 Roberts Rd
    Newport, NC 28570


Click the image below to receive the enitre mutli-page PDF describing what might be a powerful storm here on Easter: Below.