MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. – Eastern North Carolina kicks off the weekend with nearly perfect weather Friday, offering sunshine, warm temperatures, and safe conditions along the coast. Afternoon highs will climb into the low to mid-80s across much of the region, from Greenville to the Outer Banks, while low humidity and light westerly winds make for a comfortable day outside.
According to the National Weather Service office in Newport/Morehead City, skies will remain clear to partly cloudy with little chance of rain. Rip current risk is rated low at area beaches including Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, and Nags Head, meaning beachgoers can expect safer conditions in the surf zone.
The mild setup is expected to encourage outdoor plans, from fishing and boating to late-summer beach trips. Local officials still urge swimmers to exercise caution near piers and sandbars, where stronger currents can develop even under low-risk advisories.
With temperatures holding steady in the 80s and low rip current risk forecast into the weekend, Friday marks one of the best opportunities for residents and visitors alike to enjoy Eastern North Carolina’s coast.
