The severe weather that came through eastern North Carolina this morning has caused a tractor trailer to overturn on the Alligator River bridge in Tyrell County. This was reported to the NWS and reports indicate the the overturned rig is leaking fuel on the bridge and into the water and that the coast guard has been notified. Also reported in the storms this morning was the brief touchdown of a tornado in Carteret County, NC. There have been no reports of damage though wind gusts of 86 mph were reported to the NWS. Be sure to like us on Facebook for future updates on severe weather and severe weather news.
