Morehead City, NC – Warm temperatures and clear skies will dominate eastern North Carolina through Saturday before spring showers move in Sunday night. Residents along U.S. Route 70 and near the Crystal Coast can expect ideal outdoor conditions, but should prepare for rain by the end of the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Newport, Thursday will bring partly sunny skies and highs near 77°F, with breezy southwest winds gusting up to 20 mph. Friday continues the spring trend with mostly sunny skies and highs near 80°F. Coastal winds will remain steady, keeping the air comfortable for beachgoers and outdoor events.
Saturday rounds out the sunny streak with a high of 79°F under mostly sunny skies. However, cloud cover increases by Saturday night ahead of a cold front. Sunday will be the last warm day, reaching 80°F before scattered showers begin after sunset. Rain chances increase to 60% on Monday, when temperatures drop to the mid-70s. A cooler high near 63°F returns Tuesday under partly sunny skies.
Safety Tip: Secure lightweight outdoor items before Sunday evening winds and rain arrive. Keep storm drains clear to avoid minor flooding.
Extended 5-Day Forecast for Morehead City, NC:
- Thursday: High 77°F, partly sunny, breezy
- Friday: High 80°F, mostly sunny
- Saturday: High 79°F, mostly sunny
- Sunday: High 80°F, increasing clouds, 40% chance of rain by night
- Monday: Showers likely, high 73°F, 60% rain chance
