UPDATE 2:51 p.m.

UPDATE at 1:15 p.m.: Greene County under Tornado Watch until 7:00 p.m.

ORIGINAL STORY published at 9:16 a.m.
According to the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City, NC Weather Forecast Office, a strong cold front will sweep through overnight tonight, bringing strong winds, the threat for severe thunderstorms and heavy rains, and coastal flooding to eastern North Carolina. Very dangerous marine conditions will also occur.