Strong Severe Storm Expected in Late Morning - April 20, 2020 | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:

    To All,

    Information from the National Weather Service's 9pm update can be found in the attachment and email below. Tonight's model runs have made a slight advance to the timing of severe weather for our area. We are now expecting our greatest potential of severe storms to occur between 8am and 12pm tomorrow.

    This will be our last email pertaining to this weather event. Please continue to monitor local media outlets for forecast updates, as well as any watches and / or warnings that may be issued.

    Chris Newkirk

      Deputy Director,     Beaufort County Emergency Services

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


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

    Good Evening,

    Here is an update based on the latest model trends this afternoon and evening. The timing of the potentially severe thunderstorms has changed slightly, with an earlier arrival time expected. Also, we've shifted the area of greatest concern slightly to the south. Please see our graphic below.

    Any questions please give us call at the office. 252-223-5737 ext.6

    Regards,

    Shane Kearns
       NWS Morehead City