North Carolina – A chilly 35-degree morning settles over the Crystal Coast, and a stiff northeast breeze is keeping wind chills in the upper 20s near Morehead City. The air feels brisk along the waterfront, but sunshine is already taking the edge off.
According to the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City, today turns sunny with a high near 49 degrees. North winds around 10 mph gust up to 16 mph before easing late. Tonight drops to 28 under mostly clear skies, setting up another cold February dawn.
Saturday rebounds quickly. Sunshine pushes highs to 56 with lighter winds. Clouds increase Saturday night as moisture begins lifting north ahead of a developing low pressure system across the Southeast.
Rain chances ramp up Sunday. Showers become likely after 1 p.m., with highs near 60. The chance of precipitation rises to 70 percent during the afternoon, then surges to 100 percent Sunday night. Rainfall totals between three-quarters of an inch and one inch are possible by early Monday. Expect slick roads along U.S. 70 and N.C. 24. Plan extra time if traveling Sunday evening.
Temperatures hold in the mid-40s Sunday night, limiting any winter mix concerns along the coast. Washington’s Birthday stays wet, with a 60 percent chance of rain and highs near 57. A few lingering showers may persist into Monday night.
By Tuesday, skies begin to clear with highs near 60. Midweek temperatures climb into the mid-60s, with upper 60s possible by Thursday. The 6- to 10-day outlook favors above-normal warmth across eastern North Carolina, signaling early spring vibes ahead.
Traveling Sunday or Monday? Let us know how heavy the rain gets in your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Morehead City, North Carolina:
Saturday: Sunny, high 56.
Sunday: Rain likely after 1 p.m., high 60.
Monday (Washington’s Birthday): Rain likely, high 57.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 60.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 65.
