Newport/Morehead City, NC – A freeze warning is in effect across much of Eastern North Carolina tonight, with inland communities expected to see temperatures drop to near or below freezing.
According to the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City, overnight lows will fall into the low 30s for inland areas including Greenville, Kinston, New Bern, and surrounding communities. Some spots could briefly dip to around 30 degrees by early morning hours.
The warning primarily impacts areas west of the Outer Banks, where colder air will settle overnight under mostly clear skies. Coastal locations such as the Outer Banks—including Rodanthe, Frisco, and Ocracoke—are expected to remain milder, with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s.
Residents in affected areas are urged to take precautions to protect sensitive plants, pets, and outdoor plumbing. Freezing temperatures can damage crops and vegetation, especially during early spring when growth has already begun.
Conditions will improve quickly after sunrise, with temperatures rebounding into the upper 50s to near 60 degrees by Wednesday afternoon under sunny skies.
This marks one of the colder nights in recent weeks for Eastern North Carolina, though no widespread hard freeze is expected beyond the warning period.
Officials recommend covering plants, bringing pets indoors, and ensuring exposed pipes are insulated overnight.\
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