Newport, NC – Sunny skies in Newport won’t last much longer. North Carolina residents should prepare now for a shift to wet, stormy spring weather by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Morehead City, Thursday, May 1 will stay mostly sunny with a high near 82°F and gusts up to 20 mph. But rain chances begin to rise Friday night and continue into Saturday, when a 60% chance of showers—possibly with thunderstorms—could disrupt weekend plans across Carteret County.
Travelers on US-70 and surrounding roads should be alert for wet pavement and low visibility during the day on Saturday, especially after 2 p.m., when thunderstorms are most likely. No severe warnings have been issued yet, but residents are urged to monitor changing conditions and have weather alerts enabled on mobile devices.
Friday will still offer fair weather, with sunshine and highs near 81°F, making it a good day to prep vehicles, secure outdoor items, and complete errands before conditions deteriorate. Sunday and Monday also bring a 30–40% chance of scattered showers, with slightly cooler highs in the mid-70s.
5-Day Spring Outlook for Newport, NC:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 82°F
- Friday: Sunny early, partly cloudy overnight, high 81°F
- Saturday: Showers, possible thunderstorms, high 81°F
- Sunday: Chance of showers, partly sunny, high 74°F
- Monday: Isolated showers, mostly sunny, high 75°F
