Newport, N.C. – A hot, sunny Friday in eastern North Carolina sets the stage for a stormy weekend that could disrupt outdoor plans and Sunday travel. Drivers along U.S. 70 and residents planning football games or beach trips should prepare for quick-changing conditions.
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will climb near 88 degrees Friday under mostly clear skies, with light winds. Clouds build Saturday night, followed by a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms by Sunday afternoon. Rainfall totals may reach a quarter inch, with heavier downpours possible inside thunderstorms.
Localized impacts could include slick roads, reduced visibility, and delays on highways from Newport through Havelock. Boaters should also stay alert, as scattered storms could develop quickly over coastal waters. Those attending high school football or community events this weekend should have a backup plan and monitor local alerts.
Monday offers brief relief with partly sunny skies and highs in the low 80s, but unsettled weather returns Tuesday and Wednesday with additional showers. By midweek, storm chances ease slightly, though clouds and scattered rain remain.
Stay weather-aware through Sunday night, as additional advisories may be issued if storms intensify.
Five-Day Forecast for Newport, NC
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 88. Calm winds.
- Saturday Night: Slight chance of showers after 2 a.m., low 71.
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high 83.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 81. Low 65 overnight.
- Tuesday: Showers possible, high 82.
