Eastern North Carolina’s weather rollercoaster keeps rolling this week. Today, moisture-laden air will once again fuel scattered showers and storms, with the heaviest activity shifting from the coast this morning to inland spots by afternoon. Some downpours could be intense enough to cause brief, localized flooding, so keep the rain gear handy.

Temperatures will top out in the low to mid-80s today, but the heat ramps up by Thursday and Friday as high pressure builds offshore. Humidity will soar, and heat indices will push near 100°, especially away from the coast.

A weak front slides through late Friday, knocking down rain chances and delivering a drier, sunnier weekend. With easterly breezes helping pin the sea breeze near the shoreline, Saturday and Sunday look pleasant, with comfortab

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