MOREHEAD CITY, NC — The morning air feels crisp along the waterfront, carrying a light chill that clings to the docks before sunrise. The tide rolls steady under mostly cloudy skies, and you can almost sense the shift — autumn quietly giving way to a milder stretch of coastal warmth.
According to the National Weather Service in Morehead City, skies will clear through the day as sunshine returns by late morning, pushing highs near 68°F. Light winds out of the north will keep the air dry and comfortable, a perfect setup for outdoor plans across Carteret County.
Friday night remains calm and cool, with lows dipping into the low 40s inland and upper 40s along the coast. By Saturday, expect bright skies and temperatures climbing toward 66°F, ideal for late-season fishing, beach walks, or fall cleanup around homes.
By Sunday night, however, the next weather change approaches. Clouds will build with rain chances increasing to 30–40% Monday as a weak disturbance crosses the state. Showers should remain light, but travelers along U.S. Highway 70 and the Outer Banks region may see slick roads during early commutes.
Looking ahead, long-range models hint at a cooler push returning late next week — possibly the season’s next early frost chance inland as November begins.
For now, this weekend promises a beautiful, dry stretch to enjoy coastal North Carolina before another round of fall weather rolls in.
