NEWPORT, N.C. – The November sun rises over the Crystal Coast this morning with a fiery glow — fitting, given that the main hazard through the end of the week won’t come from rain or cold, but from fire danger driven by dry air and gusty winds.
According to the National Weather Service in Morehead City, eastern North Carolina will remain dry through Friday with relative humidity dropping into the 20–30% range and wind gusts up to 20 mph. That combination will create enhanced fire weather conditions, particularly across open fields, brush areas, and freshly cleared farmland from New Bern to Jacksonville. Residents are urged to avoid outdoor burning and secure loose debris that could ignite under stronger breezes.
Friday stays bright with highs near 62 degrees, followed by a steady warming trend through the weekend. By Sunday, highs will climb into the lower 70s under mostly sunny skies. Winds relax slightly, but humidity remains low — meaning fire precautions continue into early next week.
No rain is expected before midweek, keeping the region in a mild, moisture-starved pattern perfect for outdoor projects but risky for burns. Those planning early Thanksgiving travel or decorating outdoors should watch for locally smoky areas where small fires may spark. For now, though, it’s a postcard stretch of Carolina blue skies — crisp mornings, mild afternoons, and a reminder to stay cautious while conditions stay dry.
Five-Day Forecast for Newport, NC:
Fri: 62/42 – Sunny; dry air, breezy afternoon gusts.
Sat: 68/55 – Mostly sunny; mild, continued low humidity.
Sun: 72/45 – Warm and sunny; light winds.
Mon: 73/46 – Clear; elevated fire danger persists.
Tue: 74/50 – Bright skies; calm and unseasonably warm.
