North Carolina’s Crystal Coast wakes up wrapped in mist, with streetlights glowing through thick coastal fog. In Morehead City, temperatures sit near 57 degrees and humidity is pushing 96 percent. Calm winds are allowing visibility to dip in spots, especially along US-70 and bridges over the Newport River.
According to the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City, dense fog is likely through the early morning hours across eastern North Carolina. Visibility may drop quickly in patches before improving later this morning. Drivers should slow down and allow extra distance between vehicles.
Sunshine breaks through by late morning, lifting highs to around 71 degrees this afternoon. Southwest winds increase slightly, helping dry out the coastline. Tonight turns mostly cloudy with lows near 54 and another round of patchy fog possible after sunset.
Thursday continues the mild March pattern with areas of fog early, then partly sunny skies and highs near 73. Friday looks mostly sunny with temperatures holding in the low 70s. The weekend stays pleasant, with highs in the low to mid-70s Saturday.
By Sunday, a 40 percent chance of showers returns. Keep umbrellas handy if you have outdoor plans. Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, bringing longer evening daylight.
Early next week trends seasonably mild with additional scattered shower chances but no major hazards expected.
Five Day Outlook for Morehead City, North Carolina:
Today: Areas of fog early, then partly sunny. High 71.
Thursday: Morning fog, then partly sunny. High 73.
Friday: Mostly sunny. High 73.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. High 73.
Sunday: Chance of showers. High 72.
