Morehead City, N.C. – Thunderstorms are building across eastern North Carolina Tuesday, with flash flooding concerns rising as a cold front pushes through the region this afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Morehead City, the main flash flood threat stretches from 2 to 8 p.m. as rounds of heavy rain move inland from the Gulf Stream and Outer Banks. Showers and storms will continue filling into the region from the southwest, moving northeast ahead of the front.
Communities including Greenville, New Bern, Jacksonville, and the Outer Banks may see rapid water accumulation on roads and in low-lying areas. Storms could bring 1–2 inches of rain per hour at times, with localized totals exceeding 3 inches by nightfall. Gusty winds between 30 and 50 mph, frequent lightning, and poor drainage flooding are also possible.
Travelers on U.S. Route 70 and I-40 should prepare for sudden downpours and limited visibility. Residents are advised to stay weather-aware, avoid flooded roads, and secure outdoor items ahead of gusty winds.
More storms are expected along the front this evening. Flash Flood Watches may expand if rainfall rates intensify.
