Severe Weather Threat - This Afternoon (6/12/23) | Eastern North Carolina Now

News Release:

    Good Morning Everyone,

    Our office is currently monitoring the threat of severe weather this afternoon. Current forecast details for Beaufort County include:

    Winds

• Southwest winds will remain sustained between 10 and 15 mph through 7pm today, with frequent gust of 20 to 25 mph likely.

    Rain & Severe Storms

• The greatest chance of rain is forecasted to occur between 1pm and 10pm today, with 1/2 to 1 inch possible with passing storms. These storms will be capable of producing damaging winds. Large hail and isolated tornados remain possible.

    Please see the email below from the National Weather Service for more details. We encourage everyone to monitor local media outlets for additional information and any watches and / or warnings that may be issued.

    As aways, thank you all for what you do to keep Beaufort County informed, 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 morning partners,

    There is potential for severe weather today associated with an approaching cold front which will cross the area tonight. Primary threat associated with severe storms will be damaging winds, but large hail and an isolated tornado remain possible.

    Timing for the event is noon today until 11pm. The best chances will be this afternoon through this evening.

    If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us here in the office.



    Regards,

    MHX


   NOAA - National Weather Service
   Newport/Morehead City, NC Weather Forecast Office
   533 Roberts Rd
   Newport, NC 28570