Newport, NC: Prepare for Rain Showers Saturday, Frigid Cold and Snow Possible Early Next Week
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Newport, NC – Residents across eastern North Carolina should brace for a soggy weekend followed by a dramatic drop in temperatures. Rain is forecast for Saturday and Sunday, with highs in the 50s before an arctic blast arrives Sunday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City, showers will begin Saturday morning, continuing throughout the day with a 60% chance of rain. Sunday brings lighter rain in the morning and a high of 56 before temperatures plummet into the low 20s overnight.
By Monday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, expect clear skies but bitterly cold weather, with highs only reaching 37 degrees and overnight lows dipping to 16. Wind chills in the single digits are possible.
Looking ahead, chances of snow and a wintry mix increase late Tuesday into Wednesday as highs struggle to break freezing. The frigid air mass is expected to linger into midweek, bringing travel disruptions and hazardous road conditions.
Drivers should prepare for wet roads over the weekend, particularly along U.S. Highway 70 and other major routes, and remain cautious as freezing conditions develop early next week.
Stay updated by monitoring the National Weather Service’s alerts and plan ahead for winter weather impacts. For those traveling, have extra layers and an emergency kit ready as temperatures plunge.
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