North Carolina’s Crystal Coast is starting the day under thick gray clouds, and a steady southwest wind is already whipping across the Newport River. At 47 degrees this morning, it feels cool and damp, with gusts topping 30 mph near Morehead City.
According to the National Weather Service in Morehead City, mostly cloudy skies will hold through today with highs near 57 degrees. Southwest winds between 15 and 20 mph, gusting as high as 32 mph, will keep a brisk edge along Highway 70 and the bridges toward Atlantic Beach. A few showers could develop late tonight, especially after midnight.
Rain chances climb Thursday, with showers likely and highs near 61 degrees. Roads may turn slick during the morning commute, so plan extra time if traveling across Carteret County. Periods of rain continue Thursday night.
Friday looks wetter. Rain becomes likely, with an 80 percent chance of measurable rainfall and highs near 56 degrees. Northerly winds develop, shifting the feel from mild to cooler and raw along the coast. Keep umbrellas ready and secure loose outdoor items before steadier rain moves in.
Conditions begin to improve Saturday, though a few showers may linger early. Highs rebound into the low 60s, followed by sunshine and 64 degrees Sunday. Early next week trends milder, with highs near 80 inland by Monday and additional rain chances returning.
Longer-range patterns suggest above-normal temperatures building into early March, reinforcing gradual spring warmth across eastern North Carolina.
Five Day Outlook for Morehead City, North Carolina:
Today: Mostly cloudy, high 57°.
Thursday: Showers likely, high 61°.
Friday: Rain likely, high 56°.
Saturday: Chance of rain early, high 61°.
Sunday: Sunny, high 64°.
