Raleigh, NC – A damp haze hangs over the coast this morning, wrapping piers and pines in a soft mist as light rain spreads across Carteret County. Winds are calm, and the air feels almost tropical — a fleeting reminder of summer before the final full week of November ushers in a different rhythm.
The National Weather Service in Morehead City reports scattered showers developing through midday, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Some heavier bursts of rain may briefly reduce visibility, especially near Highway 70 and coastal causeways between Newport and Beaufort. Drivers should stay alert for wet pavement and ponding in low-lying spots as Thanksgiving travel begins to build across eastern North Carolina.
After sunset, rain fades and skies slowly clear. Sunday and Monday will deliver near-perfect weather — highs in the mid-60s with dry, crisp air and abundant sunshine. By Tuesday, temperatures climb back toward 70°F before the next front brings a 50% rain chance Tuesday night.
Looking nationally, forecasters are watching a major cold front expected to sweep across the U.S. late Thanksgiving Day, possibly triggering heavy snow in the Midwest and colder air along the East Coast into early December.
Five-Day Outlook (Newport, NC):
- Today: Showers, slight chance thunder. High 69°F.
- Sunday: Decreasing clouds, high 67°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high 62°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 70°F.
- Wednesday: Chance of showers, high 73°F.
