North Carolina – Rain chances return to North Carolina on Sunday, but a warm and sunny week is ahead. Showers are possible in the afternoon before clearing overnight, with temperatures staying mild.
According to the National Weather Service, Newport and surrounding areas have a 30% chance of rain Sunday, mainly after 1 p.m. Skies will remain partly sunny, with highs reaching 56°F. Winds will be light and variable, shifting northeast at 6 mph in the evening. Rain totals are expected to be minimal, with less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday night will see another chance of rain after 1 a.m., with calm winds and lows around 39°F. By Monday, the region will experience a 50% chance of rain, with highs reaching 60°F. Rain amounts could range between a quarter and half an inch.
The rest of the week looks pleasant. Sunny conditions return Tuesday, with highs near 67°F. Wednesday and Thursday will bring similar conditions, with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Another slight chance of showers arrives Thursday, but Friday looks sunny with highs near 70°F.
With daylight saving time starting Sunday, clocks should be set forward one hour at 2 a.m. Residents should prepare for a darker morning commute but enjoy more evening daylight.
