Crisp coastal air hangs low across Newport this morning as gray skies build ahead of a weak but active disturbance sliding in from the southwest. Pavement may stay damp at times, and early travelers should prepare for reduced visibility in passing rain bands through midday. With Thanksgiving less than a week away, many residents will start hitting the roads today, so expect slower travel during the wettest period between late morning and early afternoon.
A 40% chance of rain develops today as moisture deepens over eastern North Carolina. Winds stay light, but clouds linger, and temperatures will climb toward the upper 60s. Conditions improve later as the system weakens, though lingering humidity keeps skies mostly cloudy into tonight.
Saturday brings another quick round of 30% rain and thunder chances, mostly in the afternoon. Any storms should remain brief but could bring heavier pockets of rain, especially near the river bends and coastal roads. Drivers should watch for sudden downpours or standing water.
By Sunday, a sharp change arrives. Sunshine returns, the air turns crisp and pleasant, and highs rise into the low 60s — perfect for early holiday errands, outdoor decorating, or pre-travel yard prep.
Looking further ahead, national models hint at heavier snow potential across portions of the U.S. between November 25 and December 3, a developing Winter Tease that could affect national Thanksgiving travel patterns. Locally, temperatures stay warmer than normal, but cooler air may brush the region late next week.
Five-Day Outlook for Newport, NC
- Today: 40% chance of rain. High near 69.
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low 62.
- Saturday: Chance of rain/thunder. High 74.
- Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low 47.
- Sunday: Sunny. High 63.
- Monday: Sunny. High 65.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny. High 72.
