Newport, N.C. – Coastal North Carolina residents should prepare for a wetter stretch of weather as thunderstorms build late Thursday, September 25. Drivers along U.S. 70 may face slick conditions and reduced visibility during the evening commute as scattered storms roll in.
According to the National Weather Service in Morehead City, a slight chance of showers develops Thursday afternoon, with storms more likely after 5 p.m. Gusty winds and heavy downpours are possible, especially in Carteret County. Forecasters warn that localized flooding could affect low-lying roads and intersections if storms linger.
By Friday, rain chances increase further with thunderstorms possible through the day. Temperatures will remain seasonable, topping out near 83 degrees, but humidity and unstable air will fuel afternoon storms. The unsettled pattern holds through Saturday, keeping outdoor plans at risk of disruption.
Communities across eastern North Carolina, including Morehead City, Beaufort, and Newport, should plan for travel delays on highways and county roads. Residents are urged to avoid driving through standing water and to check forecasts before heading out. Power outages are possible if storms strengthen.
The weekend brings more rounds of rain with a 50–60% chance of showers Friday into Saturday night. While Sunday looks drier, a chance of showers still lingers. Cooler, breezier conditions may arrive by early next week, signaling the season’s first taste of fall weather.
Warnings remain in effect for Thursday evening into Saturday, with updates expected as storm chances develop.
Five Day Forecast for Newport, N.C.
- Tuesday: High 85, mostly sunny, calm winds.
- Wednesday: High 85, mostly sunny, light afternoon breeze.
- Thursday: High 85, slight storm chance late, thunderstorms possible after 5 p.m.
- Friday: High 83, showers likely, thunderstorms possible, humid.
- Saturday: High 82, continued showers and storms, rain may linger overnight.
- Sunday: High 81, partly sunny with a chance of showers.
