Newport, N.C. – Heavy rain and flooding threats in eastern North Carolina ease tonight, setting the stage for a brighter week ahead. Drivers along U.S. 70 near Newport and Morehead City should remain cautious through Sunday evening as low-lying areas could still see standing water.
According to the National Weather Service in Morehead City, a Flood Watch remains in effect through 11 a.m. Sunday, with a moderate rip current risk also in place. Forecasters warn that coastal communities, including Atlantic Beach, Havelock, and New Bern, may still face localized flooding and dangerous surf conditions until conditions improve later tonight.
Showers taper off by early Monday, replaced by sunshine and highs in the mid-80s. Inland areas like New Bern and Greenville can expect drier weather and comfortable nights in the upper 60s. The coast will stay breezy, but beachgoers can look forward to safer surf by midweek.
Residents should continue monitoring local advisories today, avoid flood-prone roads, and stay out of rough surf. Once conditions clear, the week brings mostly sunny skies, with little rain expected until late Friday.
Five Day Forecast for Newport, NC
- Monday: Sunny, high near 86, low 68.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 85, low 67.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 82, low 64.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 81, low 66.
- Friday: Partly cloudy, high 81, chance of showers 30%.
Relief from flooding concerns arrives Monday, but officials remind residents to stay weather-aware as late summer storm chances return by the weekend.
