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.
The clouds will stick around on Tuesday, but rain is unlikely. Winds will stay gusty from the north at 15-30 mph. By midweek, temperatures will rise into the upper 60s and low 70s inland, and mid-70s along the coast.
At night, light northerly breezes and clear skies will create an atmospheric environment for radiational cooling, causing temperatures to quickly drop into the 50s, with 40s potentially returning Wednesday and Thursday night.
Temperatures may quickly drop into 50s at night, with 40s potentially returning Wednesday and Thursday night.
Author's summary: Cool and cloudy weather expected with chilly nights.