Weather Alerts

Issued December 31 at 3:01AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC The combination of dry fuels and relative humidity around 30 to 35 percent will bring an increased fire danger across eastern North Carolina today. Outdoor burning is discouraged. Please refer to your local burn permitting authority on whether you can burn. If you do burn, use extreme caution and ensure fire suppression equipment is readily available.

Weather Update from Beaufort County Emergency Services: While much of Beaufort Co. could see a mix of rain and snow later today, impactful accumulations will remain to our north and west. However, there is a potential for patches of black ice, especially on our elevated roadways, for late tonight / early tomorrow morning, as any remaining standing water on these surfaces will likely freeze overnight. Forecast details can be found below. Rain & Snow • Our rain chances will i