A chance for showers remains in the forecast each day through Friday. Sunshine and mild temps will return next weekend. Another round of light to moderate showers will arrive Sunday morning and continue off and on through the morning and afternoon before clearing out again. Temperatures Sunday afternoon will be slightly cooler with highs near 60. 

New Years Eve and New Year’s day will likely remain mostly dry. A few showers are possible Tuesday but when the clock strikes midnight, as of Saturday’s models, the eastern Carolinas will be dry. Temps will be warm with highs Monday near 70 and in the mid 70s Tuesday.

Another system approaches and increases rain chances Wednesday, Thursday and into Friday. High pressure will fully take over next weekend and finally dry the southeast out. Cooler air arrives Thu nd Fri with highs in the mid to upper 50s but we turn mild again next weekend. 

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, early morning showers. Lows 53 inland, 56 beaches.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with showers. Highs 60 inland, 62 beaches.
Monday: Mostly dry, partly cloudy. Highs near 70.