New Bern, N.C. – Afternoon storms will continue to pester eastern North Carolina through Saturday as a slow-moving low-pressure system slides offshore. While breaks of sunshine are possible, many communities will see scattered showers and thunderstorms, with the most intense activity likely during the late afternoon and evening hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Morehead City, the unsettled pattern will keep rain chances elevated for coastal and inland areas alike, including New Bern, Jacksonville, and Washington. The system is expected to pull away late Saturday night, allowing skies to clear and drier air to settle in by Sunday.
Drivers should be prepared for sudden downpours reducing visibility on highways like U.S. 70 and U.S. 17. Boaters are advised to monitor marine forecasts closely, as gusty winds and choppy seas could linger offshore through the first half of the weekend. Lightning remains a significant hazard — seek shelter indoors at the first sign of thunder.
Conditions will improve Sunday, setting up a stretch of dry, warmer weather heading into early next week.
