Newport, NC – The early morning fog along the Crystal Coast paints a quiet, hazy start — but a big midweek change is coming. As Thanksgiving week travel ramps up, North Carolina will trade this calm, mild weather for a mix of rain, storms, and a noticeable drop in temperatures by Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Morehead City, Monday stays sunny with highs near 64°F. Patchy morning fog lingers near rivers and coastal inlets before giving way to clear skies. By Tuesday afternoon, southerly winds will pull in moisture, bringing scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms late in the day and through Tuesday night.
Wednesday remains breezy and warm with highs around 75°F, but a cold front sweeping across the Carolinas will change the scene fast. Thanksgiving Day will turn crisp and bright, with highs near 56°F and clear skies — ideal for family gatherings and post-dinner walks along the shore. By Thursday night, temperatures could drop into the low 30s inland, marking the season’s first strong chill for parts of Carteret County.
Travelers along U.S. 70 and Route 24 should watch for wet pavement Tuesday night and gusty winds Wednesday before dry weather returns for the holiday and weekend.
Five-Day Outlook for Newport–Morehead City, NC:
- Tuesday: Showers late, high 72°F.
- Wednesday: Breezy with isolated storms, high 75°F.
- Thanksgiving Day: Sunny and cooler, high 56°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 49°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 51°F.
