North Carolina — Drivers across Onslow, Carteret, and Craven counties are waking to a thick blanket of fog this morning, softening headlights and dimming the view along the U.S. 70 corridor. The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City issued a Special Weather Statement, warning of patchy dense fog with visibility dropping below a quarter-mile in spots before mid-morning.
Travelers heading out for Thanksgiving week should use extra caution. If you’re driving early, keep low-beam headlights on, reduce speed, and allow space between vehicles. The fog is expected to dissipate later this morning, giving way to partly sunny skies and unseasonably warm air near 74°F by afternoon.
A few light showers and isolated thunderstorms may form late morning to early afternoon as a weak cold front crosses the coast, but the system exits quickly. Drier air arrives by evening with lows near 40°F and a refreshing drop in humidity.
Thanksgiving Day will deliver classic Carolina autumn weather—sunny skies, a light northwest breeze, and highs in the mid-50s. Perfect conditions for travel, football, or outdoor dining. Thursday night brings cooler air with lows around 31°F, a sign of late-fall balance returning after today’s mild spell.
Friday and Saturday stay bright and crisp with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s. By Sunday, clouds increase with a 30% rain chance, signaling a shift toward a more unsettled pattern as December approaches.
Meteorologists continue to track a major Arctic front expected to drop south across the U.S. between December 1–5, which could introduce below-normal temperatures and an early winter chill even for coastal North Carolina.
Five-Day Outlook (Wed–Sun)
• Today: Fog early, 74°F, isolated showers.
• Thursday: Sunny, 55°F.
• Friday: Sunny, 47°F.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, 48°F.
• Sunday: Clouds increase, 58°F.
