North Carolina Weather Alert: Newport Faces Monday Thunderstorm Risk and Heavy Rain
NEWPORT, N.C. — Drivers in Carteret County should brace for slick roads and poor visibility Monday as thunderstorms sweep across eastern North Carolina.
Storms to Hit Monday Afternoon
The National Weather Service in Morehead City reports that showers and thunderstorms will become more widespread Monday morning, with the strongest storms expected after 2 p.m. Winds may gust up to 24 mph, creating additional hazards for high-profile vehicles.
Rainfall totals are projected between a quarter and three-quarters of an inch, with locally higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Travel and Safety Concerns
Communities from Havelock to Morehead City should prepare for:
- Street flooding in low-lying areas
- Reduced visibility on U.S. 70
- Brief power outages
- Lightning disrupting outdoor activities
Officials urge residents not to drive through standing water and to keep electronic devices charged in case of outages.
Midweek Outlook
Conditions are expected to improve by Tuesday evening, with mostly sunny skies returning Wednesday and Thursday. Highs will gradually rise from the mid-70s into the low 80s. Another unsettled system could move in later in the week.
Five-Day Forecast for Newport
- Monday: Thunderstorms likely, high 76°F, gusts up to 24 mph, rain up to 0.75 inches.
- Tuesday: Morning storms, then clearing. High 76°F, low 63°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 79°F, low 64°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 81°F, low 66°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 83°F.
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