Scattered Showers Linger Across Central and Eastern North Carolina Late Morning, Gradual Clearing Expected This Afternoon
NORTH CAROLINA — As of 11:55 AM, the bulk of remaining scattered showers are concentrated across central and eastern parts of the state, with radar showing pockets of light to moderate rain gradually shifting eastward. Forecasters indicate conditions will steadily improve through the afternoon.
Central NC Seeing Spotty Midday Showers
Radar imagery shows bands of rain extending across areas including:
- Raleigh
- Roanoke Rapids
- Greenville
- Goldsboro
- Fayetteville
Temperatures across central North Carolina are generally in the mid-50s, with readings near:
- 57° in Raleigh
- 55° in Fayetteville
- 54° near Greenville
The rainfall appears scattered rather than widespread, with breaks already developing behind the activity.
Eastern NC and Coastal Areas Still Seeing Rain
Farther east, showers are more persistent across:
- New Bern
- Jacksonville
- Elizabeth City
- Virginia Beach
- The Outer Banks region, including areas near Kill Devil Hills
Temperatures are slightly milder closer to the coast:
- 61° in New Bern
- 60° in Jacksonville
- 58° along parts of the coastline
- 51° near Virginia Beach
Some of the heavier radar returns are located across eastern inland counties and stretching toward coastal communities, but these bands are not expected to last into the evening.
Clearing Trend Developing
Behind the rain shield, skies are gradually improving across western portions of the state, and this clearing trend is expected to continue moving east through the afternoon hours.
The overall pattern suggests:
- Showers diminishing from west to east
- Improving travel conditions by late afternoon
- Mild temperatures holding in the 50s to low 60s
No severe weather is indicated with this system, just lingering light to moderate rainfall wrapping up before drier air settles in.
What to Expect Into the Evening
As showers taper off, cloud cover will slowly thin. Temperatures will remain seasonably mild, and no additional widespread rain is anticipated once this band exits offshore. Residents across central and eastern North Carolina can expect improving conditions through the remainder of the day. For continued North Carolina weather updates and real-time coverage, stay connected with CabarrusWeekly.com.
