Storm Warning: Safety Tips for North Carolina

A severe thunderstorm warning hit North Carolina’s Bertie, Chowan, and Perquimans counties Saturday afternoon, bringing nickel-sized hail and 60-mph wind gusts—potentially damaging trees and power lines. The storm, moving east at 20 mph from near Valhalla, was expected to impact towns like Cape Colony and Snug Harbor by 4:40 and 5:00 PM, respectively, with warnings expiring at 5:15 PM. With lightning striking the U.S. millions of times yearly and causing around 20 deaths annually, experts urge immediate action: seek shelter indoors on the lowest floor, avoid electrical hazards, and if outside, steer clear of open fields, tall trees, water, and metal. Drivers should turn on headlights, stay in middle lanes, avoid puddles, and if hydroplaning occurs, ease off the gas, steer into the skid, then gently straighten up—staying alert and proactive is key when storms roll in. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e2a71f1a6434497a