Newport, N.C. – Cooler air is on the way for eastern North Carolina as Labor Day weekend brings sunshine followed by unsettled skies. Residents should enjoy dry weather on Monday, but prepare for rain chances building by Tuesday night.
According to the National Weather Service office in Newport, temperatures will peak near 80 degrees on Labor Day with mostly sunny skies. A weak front moves in late Tuesday, increasing the risk for scattered showers and thunderstorms across Carteret and Craven counties. Drivers along U.S. 70 should watch for slick conditions by Wednesday afternoon as downpours develop.
Sunday may bring a few morning sprinkles, but much of the day stays dry. Winds will shift northeast at 10 to 14 mph, keeping conditions breezy along the Crystal Coast. Boaters should use caution, as gusts could reach 22 mph on open water.
The broader weather pattern shows a push of cooler Canadian air settling across the central U.S. starting midweek. While North Carolina won’t see the sharpest drop, slightly below-normal temperatures may reach the state by the end of next week, hinting at an early taste of fall.
Residents should take advantage of the dry Labor Day window to plan outdoor activities. Keep devices charged and umbrellas ready for the stormier stretch beginning Tuesday night.
More updates are expected Monday as forecasters track midweek storm timing.
Five-Day Forecast for Newport, NC:
- Sunday: Isolated morning showers, high near 80. Breezy northeast winds.
- Labor Day (Monday): Mostly sunny, high near 80. Pleasant.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 80. Clouds increasing late.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 65. Storm chances build.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m., high near 80.
