North Carolina’s Crystal Coast is wrapped in thick, gray fog this morning, with visibility hovering near a mile and dropping lower along bridges and marshes. Headlights glow along US-70, and the air feels damp at 52 degrees. Drivers crossing the Newport River or Bogue Sound should slow down now.
According to the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City, areas of dense fog will linger through the morning hours, especially near the immediate coast and over waterways. Visibility could fall to one-half mile or less at times. Low-beam headlights and extra following distance are advised.
Rain becomes more widespread by late morning, with an 80% chance of showers today. Highs climb to 59 degrees before steadier rain moves through this afternoon. Localized ponding is possible on Arendell Street and low-lying spots near Atlantic Beach.
Showers continue into Sunday, with rain likely before midday and gusts up to 22 mph. Temperatures cool sharply Sunday night as skies begin to clear. Lows drop to 28 degrees by daybreak Monday, introducing a brief winter chill to eastern North Carolina.
Monday turns mostly sunny but cool, with highs near 46. Monday night falls to 25 degrees, raising the risk of frost and a light freeze inland. Protect sensitive plants and check outdoor plumbing.
Sunshine returns Tuesday with highs in the mid-40s, then moderates toward the upper 50s by midweek. Longer-range trends suggest milder air building late week, hinting at early spring vibes across Carteret County.
Are you seeing dense fog in your neighborhood this morning? Let us know how travel looks where you are.
Five Day Outlook for Morehead City, North Carolina:
Sunday: Rain likely, high 56°F.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 46°F.
Tuesday: Sunny, high 46°F.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 58°F.
Thursday: Chance of rain, high 63°F.
