North Carolina – The sun rises over the Pamlico Sound under a soft gold glow and a cool, steady north breeze, marking the start of a bright, brisk stretch for the Crystal Coast. After several mild mornings, the air feels noticeably drier and fresher, a welcome change before the weekend brings a quick shift back toward damp conditions.
Today and Friday stay mostly sunny and cool, with highs around 48°F to 55°F and lows dipping near 30°F inland. Gusty northwest winds between 15–20 mph will keep the air crisp — great for decorating outdoors but risky for any open burning. The National Weather Service in Morehead City warns that low humidity and dry grass could allow fires to spread easily through Friday evening.
By Saturday, calmer winds return under mostly sunny skies and a comfortable high near 48°F. However, Sunday brings clouds and a 50% chance of rain, spreading from west to east through the afternoon. Those driving along Highway 70 or U.S. 17 should plan for wet pavement and slower travel as rain becomes more widespread into Sunday night.
Meteorologists expect below-normal temperatures to dominate the eastern U.S. into early December, a sign of a seasonal cooldown pattern settling in. Keep a light jacket handy — and umbrellas close by.
5-Day Outlook (Newport–Morehead City, NC)
- Friday: Sunny, high 48°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 48°F.
- Sunday: Chance of rain, high 57°F.
- Monday: Cloudy, showers likely, high 54°F.
- Tuesday: Rain likely, high 57°F.
