Mostly cloudy and cool weather is expected.
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until 8 PM Wednesday for coastal Carteret, Craven, Pamlico, and Onslow Counties. A Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect from the Oregon Inlet southward through Ocracoke Island through 8 AM Wednesday.
Temperatures will rise into the upper 60s and low 70s inland, and mid-70s along the coast by midweek. However, chilly nights are expected late week, with temperatures potentially dropping into the 50s and 40s.
As the weather changes,
sunshine will likely make its long-awaited return, setting the standard for a milder mid-October day.
At night, light northerly breezes and clear skies will create an atmospheric environment for radiational cooling.
Author summary: Cool weather expected with chilly nights.