Tropical storm watch issued for North Carolinas Outer Banks
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A watch means the ingredients are there for severe weather. A warning means it is happening. But there are differences based on weather type.
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The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released an updated storm surge watch at 5:05 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until 1:15 p.m. for Ocracoke Island.
A tropical storm watch was issued by the NWS Wakefield VA on Tuesday at 11:06 a.m. in effect until 7:15 p.m. for Western Currituck.
An updated fire weather watch was released by the NWS Hanford CA on Monday at 7:50 p.m. valid from Wednesday 9 a.m. until Saturday 9 p.m. for Fort Tejon.
The Seattle Storm looks to strengthen its grasp on the No. 8 seed in the WNBA playoffs on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena to take on the Chicago Sky.
On Monday at 10:41 p.m. the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released an updated tropical storm watch in effect until Tuesday at 6:45 a.m. for East Carteret.
According to the National Weather Service, tornadoes are possible along with isolated hail up to quarter-size.
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