Newport, North Carolina – Showers and thunderstorms are set to return across Eastern North Carolina through the end of the week, threatening to snarl local travel and raise the risk of flash flooding, especially by Thursday night into Friday. Temperatures will remain hot and humid, with highs in the upper 80s, as the risk for scattered heavy downpours and gusty winds grows during peak afternoon and evening hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Morehead City, the unsettled pattern begins with a slight chance of storms Tuesday, but the highest threat arrives Thursday and Friday, when widespread showers and thunderstorms could produce over a half inch of rain in some spots. Localized street flooding is possible, especially near low-lying areas and poor drainage routes along US-70 and NC-24 corridors. The risk may linger into Friday night before conditions gradually improve over the weekend.
Drivers in Newport, Morehead City, Havelock, and coastal Carteret County should remain alert for slick roads and quickly changing weather. Residents are urged to keep phones charged, avoid flooded streets, and prepare for potential delays on area roadways and at local schools, particularly Thursday afternoon through Friday.
A humid stretch persists into early next week, with occasional showers possible but drier weather by Sunday. More advisories could be issued if rainfall rates increase or if stronger storms develop.
Five Day Forecast for Newport, North Carolina:
- Tuesday: Slight chance of showers and storms, high near 85°F.
- Wednesday: Scattered storms, especially in the afternoon, high 87°F.
- Thursday: Numerous showers and thunderstorms, some heavy, high 86°F.
- Friday: Showers likely, heavy rain at times, high 83°F.
- Saturday: Lingering showers early, then partly sunny and humid, high 84°F.
