Severe weather threats: strong thunderstorms Sunday evening and tropical system early next week
Key Questions
What severe weather is expected in Onslow County on Sunday evening?
Strong thunderstorms are possible Sunday evening, July 19, prompting a new alert for Inland Onslow County. Safety tips have been issued for residents.
What is the status of the Gulf disturbance and its impact on North Carolina?
A Gulf disturbance has an 80% chance of becoming a tropical system. It is expected to funnel deep moisture into NC, increasing storm risks early next week.
How many days of severe storm chances are forecast for the area?
Multiple days of level 2 severe storm chances are expected due to the incoming moisture and systems. This includes risks both today and Wednesday according to related forecasts.
What is the overall severe weather threat for Eastern NC this week?
A slow-moving cold front and tropical moisture will bring elevated risks of strong thunderstorms. Forecasters are monitoring the potential for severe weather to start the week.
Where can residents find updates on the tropical system and storms?
Local meteorologists are providing first warning forecasts and tracking the Gulf Coast disturbance. Updates indicate chances have increased for the system to develop.
A new alert for Inland Onslow County: strong thunderstorms possible Sunday evening (July 19) with safety tips. Separately, a Gulf disturbance has 80% chance of becoming a tropical system, funneling deep moisture into NC, increasing storm risks for early next week. Multiple days of level 2 severe storm chances expected.