Cape Fear, NC

8:44 AM EST on February 12, 2012 (GMT -0500)
Elev: 59 ft
Lon: 77.9° W
Lat: 34.2° N
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
30.2 °F
Feels Like 30 °F
Wind(mph)
0.0
Sunrise / Set
7:00 AM
5:52 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Clear 43 °F
Clear
Tonight
Clear 22 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 52 | 34 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Rain Showers 56 | 45 °F
Rain Showers
30% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy 61 | 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Chance of Rain 61 | 49 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.07 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
39%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KILM 121253Z 31014G21KT 10SM CLR M03/M16 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP225 T10331156
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Temperature
Windchill
30 °F
Dew Point
8 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
Calm
Wind Gust
0.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
4.70 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
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Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Regional Forecast for Inland New Hanover
Today
sunny Sunny and cold. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Wind chill values as low as 9 above this morning.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph...becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers...mainly in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.
Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows around 50.
Friday
chancerain Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.
Source: NWS at 6:23 am EST on February 12, 2012
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View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 28401
Sunday, 12
Clear
43 | 22 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 13
Clear
52 | 34 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 14
Rain Showers
56 | 45 °F
Rain Showers
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 15
Partly Cloudy
61 | 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 16
Chance of Rain
61 | 49 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Friday, 17
Chance of Rain
63 | 41 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
58 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 6:23 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Inland New Hanover
Today
sunny Sunny and cold. Highs in the mid 40s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Wind chill values as low as 9 above this morning.
Tonight
nt_sunny Clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 24 | 6 37 | 5 37 | 10 28 | 14
Wind 16 mph NW 13 mph NW 9 mph WNW 4 mph West
Humidity 45% 26% 33% 55%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
7:00 AM
5:52 PM
Source: NWS at 6:23 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Inland New Hanover
Monday
sunny Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. Northwest winds around 5 mph...becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 25 | 14 46 | 14 45 | 21 37 | 26
Wind 0 mph NW 3 mph WNW 1 mph WSW 1 mph SW
Humidity 64% 27% 37% 65%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 5% 25% 52%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:59 AM
5:53 PM
Source: NWS at 6:23 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Inland New Hanover
Tuesday
chancerain Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers...mainly in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 30 51 | 38 51 | 44 46 | 45
Wind 0 mph WSW 5 mph WSW 5 mph SW 1 mph SSW
Humidity 83% 62% 77% 93%
Chance of Precip. 10% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 76% 88% 87% 86%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Rain Showers Rain Showers Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
6:58 AM
5:54 PM
Source: NWS at 6:23 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Inland New Hanover
Wednesday and Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the lower 40s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 45 | 43 57 | 45 55 | 45 47 | 43
Wind 4 mph West 4 mph North 1 mph NNW 3 mph WNW
Humidity 95% 66% 71% 86%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 84% 80% 45% 27%
Conditions Rain Showers Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:57 AM
5:55 PM
Source: NWS at 6:23 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Inland New Hanover
Thursday
cloudy Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 60s.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows around 50.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 43 56 | 46 55 | 49 51 | 49
Wind 2 mph NNE 5 mph ENE 7 mph SSW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 95% 69% 80% 93%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 36% 69% 80% 81%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:56 AM
5:55 PM
Source: NWS at 6:23 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Inland New Hanover
Friday
chancerain Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 49 | 47 59 | 47 57 | 44 47 | 39
Wind 7 mph WSW 8 mph West 6 mph WNW 6 mph WNW
Humidity 93% 64% 63% 72%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 82% 68% 41% 49%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:56 AM
5:55 PM
Source: NWS at 6:23 am EST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Inland New Hanover
Friday Night and Saturday
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 35 56 | 34 51 | 36 47 | 39
Wind 6 mph NNW 5 mph North 4 mph North 6 mph WNW
Humidity 71% 44% 55% 72%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 34% 27% 26% 49%
Conditions Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:56 AM
5:55 PM
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February 12, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KILM) 59 °F 37 °F
Record (KILM) 78 °F (1965) 14 °F (1899)
Yesterday 57 °F 29 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 22
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
Johnny Mercer Pier, Wrightsville Beach, NC 53.1 °F
Beaufort, NC 46.9 °F
Springmaid Pier, SC 53.1 °F
Astronomy
Feb. 12, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:00 AM EST 5:52 PM EST
Civil Twilight 6:34 AM EST 6:17 PM EST
Nautical Twilight 6:04 AM EST 6:47 PM EST
Astronomical Twilight 5:35 AM EST 7:16 PM EST
Moon 11:28 PM EST 9:35 AM EST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 43m
Length of Day
10h 51m
Tomorrow will be 1m 55s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 74% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
32 °F
Hatteras
32 °F
Manteo
30 °F
Whiteville
30 °F
Southport
10 °F
Jefferson
15 °F
Asheville
15 °F
Franklin
17 °F
Andrews
18 °F
Hickory
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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City Temp. Conditions Updated
Wilmington 26 °F Clear 7:53 AM EST
Southport 28 °F Clear 8:35 AM EST
Elizabethtown 27 °F Clear 8:55 AM EST
New River MCAS 25 °F Clear 7:56 AM EST
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KILM 08:35AM On Time
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KILM 08:45AM On Time
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Wind Speed: 14.0 kts.
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
NOS_NWLON Wilmington, NC, Wilmington, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 8:06 AM EST MADIS
Sunset Park, Wilmington, NC 30.2 °F 30 °F 8 °F 39% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 16 ft 8:35 AM EST Normal  
NC STATE PORTS, WILMINGTON, NC 27.5 °F 15 °F 14 °F 55% WNW  at  15.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 8:43 AM EST Normal  
Kings Grant, Wilmington, NC 27.0 °F 22 °F 6 °F 41% NNW  at  4.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 35 ft 8:44 AM EST Rapid Fire
Oxford Place, Wilmington, NC 27.2 °F 17 °F 7 °F 43% WNW  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 25 ft 8:24 AM EST Normal
Seasons in Evergreen Park, Wilmington, NC 26.7 °F 22 °F 7 °F 42% NNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 24 ft 8:40 AM EST Normal  
Monkey Junction, Wilmington, NC 28.1 °F 24 °F 4 °F 35% NNW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 8:38 AM EST Normal  
Halcyon Forest, Wilmington, NC 26.4 °F 26 °F 2 °F 34% SSW  at  2.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 31 ft 8:44 AM EST Rapid Fire
Farrington Farms, Wilmington, NC 27.5 °F 23 °F 8 °F 44% North  at  4.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 35 ft 8:44 AM EST Rapid Fire
Olde Well Loop, Wilmington, NC 29.1 °F 24 °F 8 °F 40% NW  at  4.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 39 ft 8:44 AM EST Rapid Fire
Farrington Farms, Wilmington, NC 28.6 °F 21 °F - - NNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 8:39 AM EST Normal  
NERRS NERRS METEOROLOGICAL SITE AT NORTH, Wilmington, NC 26 °F 26 °F 2 °F 36% NW  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 5 ft 7:45 AM EST MADIS
CFCC - North Campus, Castle Hayne, NC 27.5 °F 20 °F 7 °F 42% NNW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 36 ft 8:44 AM EST Rapid Fire
Middle Sound Loop Rd, Wilmington, NC 26.5 °F 20 °F 4 °F 37% NNE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 8:40 AM EST Normal
WBLiveSurf.com, Wrightsville Beach, NC 27.5 °F 16 °F - - WNW  at  14.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6 ft 8:44 AM EST Rapid Fire
Parmele Isle, Wrightsville Beach, NC 26.0 °F 10 °F 18 °F 73% NNW  at  28.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 35 ft 8:30 AM EST Normal  
Middle Sound Coastal, Wilmington, NC 27.5 °F 21 °F 8 °F 44% WNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 8:44 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Carolyn Hill, Castle Hayne, NC, NC 27.4 °F 27 °F 9 °F 45% West  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 49 ft 8:40 AM EST Normal  
Winnabow, NC-USA - KF4PAJ, DOWNTOWN WINNABOW, NC 28.4 °F 22 °F 9 °F 43% NNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 32 ft 8:44 AM EST Rapid Fire
Forest By The Sea, Carolina Beach, NC 27.5 °F 28 °F 7 °F 41% NW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3 ft 8:24 AM EST Normal
Carolina Beach, Carolina Beach, NC 26.2 °F 13 °F 5 °F 41% NNE  at  17.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5 ft 11:16 AM GST Normal
Bob's Appliance Repair, Bolivia, NC 28.7 °F 23 °F 10 °F 44% NNW  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 39 ft 8:44 AM EST Rapid Fire
RAWS SUNNY POINT NC, Kure Beach, NC 26 °F 18 °F 3 °F 37% NNW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 29 ft 7:18 AM EST MADIS
Darlings By The Sea, Kure Beach, NC 27.5 °F 16 °F 8 °F 43% NW  at  15.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 16 ft 8:44 AM EST Rapid Fire
MARITIME , Wrightsville Beach, NC 35 °F 21 °F - - NNW  at  34 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 8:00 AM EST MADIS
MARITIME , Wrightsville Beach, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 7:51 AM EST MADIS
Castle Bay, Hampstead, NC 26.9 °F 17 °F 5 °F 38% WNW  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 8:44 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Boryk Canal, Topsail Beach, NC 27.5 °F 15 °F 9 °F 46% NW  at  16.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 8:40 AM EST Normal  
Marker 3, Sound Side, Topsail Beach, NC 27.8 °F 14 °F 12 °F 52% NNW  at  20.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 8:44 AM EST Rapid Fire  
St. Helena, Burgaw, NC 26.9 °F 27 °F 12 °F 52% WNW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 49 ft 8:30 AM EST Normal
Topsail Beach Fire Dept, Topsail Beach, NC 27.9 °F 15 °F 8 °F 43% NNW  at  19.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 8:44 AM EST Rapid Fire  
Town of St. James, St. James, NC 29.7 °F 24 °F 7 °F 38% WNW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 35 ft 8:30 AM EST Normal
RAWS NC FIRE RAWS #3 NC, Bolton, NC 23 °F 23 °F 5 °F 45% SW  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 39 ft 7:49 AM EST MADIS
RAWS NATURE CONSERVANCY NC, Holden Beach, NC 25 °F 16 °F 3 °F 38% NNW  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 60 ft 7:18 AM EST MADIS
HADS CAPE FEAR RIVER AT LOCK #1 NEAR NC, Riegelwood, NC - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 49 ft 7:45 AM EST MADIS
RAWS BACK ISLAND NC, Maple Hill, NC 25 °F 14 °F 4 °F 39% NNW  at  12 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 7:18 AM EST MADIS
Sea Watch One, Bolivia, NC 27.2 °F 22 °F 5 °F 38% WSW  at  4.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 39 ft 8:44 AM EST Rapid Fire  
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Special Weather Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 2:59 AM EST on February 12, 2012

... Enhanced fire danger today...

Despite very cold air entrenched across the region... exceedingly
dry air will allow relative humidity values to drop to between 20
and 25 percent this afternoon. Gusty northwest winds of 20 to 30
mph this morning... will taper off to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.

These factors... combined with an overall lack of rainfall across the
area... will increase the fire growth potential today... particularly
in grasses... leaves and bushes. Controlled burning is discouraged
today due to gusty winds and very dry air.


8




202 am EST sun Feb 12 2012

... Enhanced fire danger today...

Despite very cold air entrenched across the region... exceedingly
dry air will allow relative humidity values to drop to between 20
and 25 percent this afternoon. Gusty northwest winds of 20 to 30
mph this morning... will taper off to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.

These factors... combined an overall lack of rainfall across the
area... will increase the fire growth potential today... particularly
in grasses... leaves and bushes. Controlled burning is discouraged
today due to gusty winds and very dry air.




1248 am EST sun Feb 12 2012

... Arctic blast to bring wind chills into the single digits early
this morning...

Falling temperatures combined with brisk northwest winds will make
it feel like temperatures are in the single digits to around 10
degrees early this morning.

Maximum temperatures will struggle to reach the lower 40s today.
This combined with breezy conditions will make it feel as though
temperatures are in the 20s to low 30s much of this afternoon.

Layered clothing... gloves... and ear protection will help greatly.




Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:19 am EST on February 12, 2012

... Peak wind gusts across southeast North Carolina and northeast
South Carolina...

Arctic high pressure plunged into the area late yesterday and overnight.
The following are peak wind gusts recorded across the area from our local
mesonet sites and Airport automated observations.


--Location-- --wind gust--

.Pender County NC...

Watha-Horse Branch Rd... ... . 28 mph
Holly shelter-Back Island... 41 mph
Hampstead-Castle Bay... ... .. 41 mph
N Topsail Beach-marker 3... . 56 mph
N Topsail Beach-Fire Dept... 36 mph

.New Hanover County NC...

Wrightsville bch-Mercer pier 48 mph
Wrightsville Beach-stone St. 39 mph
Wilmington-state port... ... . 48 mph
Wilmington Intl Airport-kilm 45 mph

.Brunswick County NC...

Supply-nature conservancy... 38 mph
Sunny Point military terminl 33 mph
Bald Head Island-West Beach. 52 mph
Southport-Cape Fear pilots.. 39 mph
Sunset Harbor... ... ... ... ... 32 mph

.Columbus County NC...
Whiteville-2 miles west... .. 40 mph

.Bladen County NC...
Bladen Lakes State Forest... 36 mph

.Robeson County NC...
Lumberton Airport-klbt... ... 40 mph

.Horry County SC...

Loris-farm at Fox Bay... ... . 29 mph
Myrtle Beach-springmaid pier 38 mph
Socastee-near schwartz plant 42 mph
north Myrtle Airport-kcre... 35 mph
Myrtle Beach Airport-kmyr... 32 mph

.Georgetown County SC...
North Inlet-Winyah Bay... ... 36 mph

.Florence County SC...
Florence Airport-kflo... ... . 39 mph

.Marlboro County SC...

Bennettsville-Justice complex 33 mph
Bennettsville-County EOC... . 35 mph

.Marine observations...

Buoy 41038-5 mi se writsvl b 38 mph
buoy 41037-35 mi se wrtsvl b 38 mph
buoy 41013-Frying Pan Shoals 45 mph