North Carolina – Low clouds are lifting off the Crystal Coast, and a humid breeze is already pushing across Morehead City. The air feels mild for February, and drivers along US-70 are noticing damp patches from early moisture. Skies gradually brighten late this morning, but steadier rain waits later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City, highs climb to 67 degrees today as southwest winds increase to 10 to 15 mph. Gusts may reach 24 mph by afternoon. Clouds return tonight with lows near 50.
Scattered showers develop Thursday, mainly between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., with highs near 66. Rain chances sit around 30 percent. A slight chance of rain lingers into Thursday night. By Friday, moisture deepens and highs reach 71 degrees. Rain chances increase to 50 percent, with light amounts expected.
Conditions turn wetter this weekend. Rain becomes likely Saturday with highs near 61 and a 60 percent chance of precipitation. Another 60 percent rain chance continues Saturday night and into Sunday, when highs cool to 59. Expect slick roads near bridges and coastal inlets. Allow extra travel time if heading toward Atlantic Beach or Beaufort.
Early next week trends drier and cooler, with sunshine returning Monday and highs near 47. The 6–10 day outlook signals a rebound toward above-normal temperatures late next week, hinting at early spring warmth along the Carolina coast.
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Five Day Outlook for Morehead City, North Carolina
Thursday: 30% chance of rain, high 66°F.
Friday: 50% chance of rain, high 71°F.
Saturday: Rain likely, high 61°F.
Sunday: Rain likely, high 59°F.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 47°F.
