A quick glance at today’s seven day weather forecast for the OBX can be pretty alarming, lots of thunder boomers on display.  But you can’t always believe what you read.

I won’t go on a weather report rant, but let’s just say they’re not always right, and when it comes to the Outer Banks and thunder storms, “not always” could be an understatement.

Chance of thunderstorms is a daily occurence on the OBX…especially during the heat of the summer.   The good news is that this “chance” often does not arise, and when it does there’s always a silver lining.

The OBX thunder storms are genearlly isolated and brief…plus, they are fun to watch.  Here’s a picture of a thunder storm rolling across the Sound last night.  There was some heavy rain, but it only lasted about 15 minutes.  So, don’t change your plans…but an umbrella may be helpful.

Outer Banks Thunder Storm