North Carolina greets the morning with cold air hugging the coast.
Car roofs feel icy to the touch, and breath hangs briefly in the air before fading.
Early temperatures sit in the low 20s around Morehead City, with wind chills lingering in the upper teens during the morning hours. The National Weather Service notes chilly conditions early, especially for anyone heading out before sunrise. Extra layers remain a smart choice through the first part of the day.
Sunshine takes control quickly. By afternoon, temperatures rebound into the low 40s, offering a noticeable improvement. Winds stay light, keeping conditions calm along the Crystal Coast.
Tonight remains clear and cold again, with lows dipping back into the mid-20s. Sensitive plants and exposed pipes could feel the chill once more before a sharp pattern change arrives.
A dramatic warm-up unfolds Tuesday. Highs surge into the low 60s, replacing the winter feel with springlike warmth. Calm conditions dominate most of the day, though clouds increase late as moisture begins moving in.
By Wednesday, February 11, attention turns to rain. Showers develop mainly after midday, with a 30 percent chance of rain during the afternoon and evening. Roads may turn damp, especially during peak travel hours, though no severe weather is expected.
Cooler air briefly follows Wednesday night, dropping lows near 32 degrees, before sunshine returns Thursday. Highs climb back near 50, continuing a gradual warming trend into late week. Another chance of rain appears Friday, but temperatures remain well above freezing.
Looking ahead into early next week, longer-range signals suggest above-normal temperatures continuing, hinting that February’s colder moments may be short-lived across eastern North Carolina.
5-Day Outlook – Morehead City, NC
- Today: Sunny, high 43
- Tuesday: Sunny and warm, high 62
- Wednesday: Chance of rain, high 61
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 49
- Friday: Chance of rain, high 50
