Heat advisory in effect through 7 p.m.; Severe thunderstorms expected into Monday evening – OBX Today

Heat advisory in effect through 7 p.m.; Severe thunderstorms expected into Monday evening - OBX Today

The National Weather Service (NOAA) has reported that a strong cold front will impact Eastern North Carolina Monday and Monday night, and will be accompanied by both heat and thunderstorm impacts.

A heat advisory is in effect for much of Eastern North Carolina from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. This means an increased chance of heat-related illnesses with continuous exposure.

In addition, a line of severe thunderstorms is expected to develop across central North Carolina Monday afternoon, then move into Eastern North Carolina during the evening/nighttime hours. According to the NOAA, this will primarily be a nighttime severe weather risk and the main forecast challenge is how far east into the area the severe weather risk will extend.

For more information on the forecast, visit the National Weather Service’s website by clicking here.