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NC Weather Alert: 30° to 65° Warmup in Morehead City Nov 15–18
Morehead City, NC – A Freeze Warning remains in effect until 9 a.m. Sunday across much of Eastern North Carolina, with temperatures as low as 30 degrees possible.
By Lena Wood · 2026-11-15T10:40:42.371Z
Morehead City, NC – A Freeze Warning remains in effect until 9 a.m. Sunday across much of Eastern North Carolina, with temperatures as low as 30 degrees possible.
However, the cold snap will not last. Temperatures could climb into the upper 60s by Friday, bringing a dramatic change across Carteret County and surrounding coastal communities.
According to the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City, freezing conditions could damage sensitive vegetation, kill unprotected crops and potentially affect exposed outdoor plumbing.
The greatest freezing risk was expected in areas away from larger bodies of water.
Freeze Warning Impacts Coastal Communities The warning covers portions of Carteret, Craven, Onslow, Jones, Pamlico, Beaufort and surrounding Eastern North Carolina counties.
Communities including Morehead City, Beaufort, Newport, Havelock, New Bern and Jacksonville are included in the affected area.
Residents should protect tender plants and check exposed outdoor water connections.
Drivers along U.S. Highway 70 and nearby coastal roads should watch for isolated frost or slick surfaces where moisture is present.
However, widespread roadway icing is not indicated in the current outlook.
Sunday Afternoon Brings Relief After the frosty start, sunshine should push temperatures toward 57 degrees Sunday afternoon.
Northwest winds around 5–8 mph will keep conditions brisk, but the warming trend becomes more noticeable as the week progresses.
Monday brings another sunny afternoon near 57 degrees, followed by temperatures around 37 degrees Monday night.
Wednesday Warmup Changes the Pattern By Tuesday, highs climb to approximately 61 degrees.
Wednesday brings even warmer weather, with temperatures reaching 65 degrees under sunny skies.
That represents a 35 degree difference from the lowest temperatures highlighted in Sunday's Freeze Warning.
Thursday continues the warming trend, with highs near 68 degrees.
What About Storms or Additional Freezing Weather? The Weather Prediction Center is tracking thunderstorms across the southern Plains and Gulf Coast, while mountain snow develops across the West.
Neither system is currently expected to bring significant impacts to Morehead City during this five day period.
The local National Weather Service Hazardous Weather Outlook indicates no additional hazardous weather expected Monday through Saturday.
No local tornado threat or snow accumulation is indicated in the supplied forecast.
For now, the biggest concern is protecting vulnerable plants from the early freeze before warmer November weather returns.