Much needed rainfall is coming to eastern North Carolina, with scattered showers today followed by more widespread rain over the weekend.
A tropical wave near Florida will meet up with a cold front over the eastern U.S. tonight, bringing us the potential for heavy rainfall, gusty winds and rough surf over the weekend.
The National Weather Service Newport/Morehead office says potential rainfall through the weekend should total one to two inches.
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