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Wilmington, NC – The air feels calm this morning across coastal North Carolina, but radar trends hint at a volatile change ahead. Meteorologists are warning of a low but notable severe weather risk Tuesday morning through early afternoon, with damaging winds, torrential rain, and a slight chance of a tornado across the Wilmington area and the lower Cape Fear region.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington reports that a strong frontal boundary will push across southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina Tuesday, ushering in a line of thunderstorms capable of producing 40 to 50 mph gusts. Rain will begin late Monday night, becoming heavy early Tuesday, especially along Highways 17, 74, and I-40…