National Weather Service warns of Sunday and Monday severe weather

Update from NWS:

A strong cold front will impact the area Sunday night through Monday. The Storm Prediction Center has increased the risk for severe weather to enhanced for much of eastern North Carolina, which is rare this far in advance. 

Originally published at 10:51 am:

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City continues to monitor the potential for a significant severe weather event late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center currently has eastern North Carolina under a slight risk for severe weather Monday, but several factors remain uncertain and there is potential for this risk to increase. Additionally, there is growing confidence that strong sustained winds will bring coastal flooding and beach erosion.