North Topsail Beach, NC

3:10 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 (GMT -0400)
Elev: 20 ft
Lon: 77.4° W
Lat: 34.5° N
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Active Advisory: Beach Hazard Statement (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Subtropical Storm Beryl (North Atlantic) Post-Tropical Cyclone Bud (East Pacific) Typhoon Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 26, 2012.

Subtropical Storm Beryl formed late Friday off the Carolina Coast and is expected to move slowly southwestward over the weekend. The storm may maintain tropical storm strength as it approaches the northeast coast of Florida later Sunday night. The storm itself may dump a significant amount of rain on this part of Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia, potentially good news to an area that is currently in an exceptional drought.

The main weather feature over the nation will be a low pressure system moving off the Rockies and into the Plains on Saturday. Flow around this system continues pushing a warm front eastward, over the Plains and through the Midwest. Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop along this frontal boundary, from the Northern and Central Plains through the Great Lakes. Some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are most likely over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. By Saturday evening, the tail end of this system will reach the Northeast, bringing lighter and more widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region.

The back side of this broad low pressure system will continue pulling cool air in from Canada. This will allow for rain showers to turn to snow showers at the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies, Intermountain West, and Central Rockies. At the same time, strong and gusty winds will persist for the southern side of this system. In combination with warm and dry conditions, this will maintain high fire danger for the Southwest and Southern Rockies.
Weather Underground Forecast for Saturday, May 26, 2012.

Subtropical Storm Beryl formed late Friday off the Carolina Coast and is expected to move slowly southwestward over the weekend. The storm may maintain tropical storm strength as it approaches the northeast coast of Florida later Sunday night. The storm itself may dump a significant amount of rain on this part of Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia, potentially good news to an area that is currently in an exceptional drought.

The main weather feature over the nation will be a low pressure system moving off the Rockies and into the Plains on Saturday. Flow around this system continues pushing a warm front eastward, over the Plains and through the Midwest. Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms to develop along this frontal boundary, from the Northern and Central Plains through the Great Lakes. Some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall. Severe thunderstorms are most likely over Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. By Saturday evening, the tail end of this system will reach the Northeast, bringing lighter and more widespread showers and thunderstorms to the region.

The back side of this broad low pressure system will continue pulling cool air in from Canada. This will allow for rain showers to turn to snow showers at the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies, Intermountain West, and Central Rockies. At the same time, strong and gusty winds will persist for the southern side of this system. In combination with warm and dry conditions, this will maintain high fire danger for the Southwest and Southern Rockies.
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North Topsail Beach Weather at a Glance

Updated 3:09 PM EDT
Elevation
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Now
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
Temperature
78.8 °F
Feels Like 81 °F
Wind(mph)
4.0
Sunrise / Set
6:00 AM
8:13 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Chance of Rain 84 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Chance of Rain 72 °F
Chance of Rain
20% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 84 | 73 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Monday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 84 | 72 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 | 72 °F
Chance of T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Tropical Depression Beryl
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.08 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 4100 ft
Moisture
Humidity
75%
Rainfall
0.07 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KNCA 261856Z AUTO 06014G28KT 10SM FEW041 29/18 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND 05028/1850 SLP186 T02890183
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
81 °F
Dew Point
70 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
4.0 mph from NNE
Wind Gust
11.0 mph
Health
UV
9 out of 16
Pollen
7.30 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 72F. Winds from the ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the ESE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 73F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F with a heat index of 91F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F with a heat index of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_fog Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Tropical Depression Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 70 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Wednesday Night
nt_rain Partly cloudy with rain. Low of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the East at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 2.6 in. possible. Tropical Depression Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 70 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Thursday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 243 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the WSW after midnight. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 243 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 82F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Beach hazards statement in effect until 8 PM EDT this evening...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KXTINCSN2

Saturday, 26
Chance of Rain
84 | 72 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Sunday, 27
Chance of a Thunderstorm
84 | 73 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Monday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
84 | 72 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Tuesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 72 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Wednesday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Thursday, 31
Thunderstorm
84 | 68 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Friday, 1
Fog
82 | 72 °F
Fog
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Sunday, 3
Clear
82 | 72 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 4
Partly Cloudy
82 | 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 10:08 AM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_chancerain Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 72F. Winds from the ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 67 82 | 72 76 | 71 73 | 70
Wind 16 mph NNE 19 mph NE 16 mph ENE 13 mph ENE
Humidity 88% 72% 85% 90%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 79% 49% 60% 74%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain Chance of Rain Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.43], Average RMSE [1.09]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.84], Average RMSE [1.27] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:08 AM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the ESE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 73F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 71 83 | 75 77 | 73 74 | 71
Wind 15 mph ENE 16 mph East 13 mph ESE 10 mph SE
Humidity 91% 77% 88% 88%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 64% 74% 76% 78%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.73], Average RMSE [1.23]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.07], Average RMSE [1.78] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:08 AM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F with a heat index of 91F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 71 83 | 74 78 | 72 74 | 72
Wind 7 mph SSE 9 mph SSE 10 mph SSE 6 mph SSE
Humidity 89% 75% 84% 91%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 77% 73% 68% 100%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.85], Average RMSE [1.67]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.26], Average RMSE [1.55] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:08 AM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F with a heat index of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Tuesday Night
nt_fog Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 71 82 | 74 78 | 72 74 | 73
Wind 7 mph South 10 mph South 12 mph SSW 9 mph SSW
Humidity 92% 73% 82% 94%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 45% 100% 100% 99%
Conditions Fog Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.08], Average RMSE [1.35]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.70], Average RMSE [1.54] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:08 AM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%. Tropical Depression Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 70 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Wednesday Night
nt_rain Partly cloudy with rain. Low of 68F. Breezy. Winds from the East at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 2.6 in. possible. Tropical Depression Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 70 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 73 80 | 73 76 | 73 74 | 71
Wind 6 mph SSW 7 mph South 7 mph SE 16 mph ENE
Humidity 97% 77% 88% 89%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 30% 40%
Cloud Cover 99% 39% 56% 11%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.57], Average RMSE [1.38]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.81], Average RMSE [1.41] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:08 AM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 243 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the WSW after midnight. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 243 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 69 81 | 73 76 | 73 72 | 67
Wind 9 mph SE 19 mph NW 16 mph NNW 7 mph NW
Humidity 87% 76% 87% 84%
Chance of Precip. 50% 20% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 74% 24% 100% 86%
Conditions Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Overcast Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.90], Average RMSE [1.54]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.31], Average RMSE [1.32] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:08 AM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy. High of 82F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 20 mph.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 67 78 | 70 76 | 72 73 | 68
Wind 3 mph SW 14 mph SSE 16 mph South 16 mph SSW
Humidity 86% 73% 84% 85%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 30%
Cloud Cover 94% 99% 68% 65%
Conditions Fog Overcast Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.54], Average RMSE [1.83]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.80], Average RMSE [1.54] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 10:08 AM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 69 80 | 68 78 | 65 73 | 63
Wind 16 mph SW 19 mph WSW 18 mph WSW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 87% 68% 66% 69%
Chance of Precip. 30% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 75% 13% 0% 4%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.53], Average RMSE [2.27]
Source: BestForecast at 10:08 AM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 65 80 | 64 76 | 64 73 | 64
Wind 4 mph SW 6 mph SSW 7 mph SSW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 74% 58% 65% 75%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 8% 7% 3% 6%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.43], Average RMSE [2.57]
Source: BestForecast at 10:08 AM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 66 80 | 73 76 | 71 73 | 67
Wind 5 mph SW 5 mph SW 6 mph SSW 7 mph SW
Humidity 78% 80% 83% 84%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 18% 28% 36% 35%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:16 PM
Source: BestForecast at 10:08 AM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 84F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 69 81 | 77 78 | 71 73 | 67
Wind 5 mph SW 5 mph SW 6 mph SSW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 85% 84% 81% 82%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 25% 18% 13% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:58 AM
8:16 PM
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History & Almanac
May 26, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KNCA) 80 °F 60 °F
Record (KNCA) 93 °F (2004) 52 °F (2005)
Yesterday 82.9 °F 72.9 °F
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
Beaufort, NC 77.0 °F
Johnny Mercer Pier, Wrightsville Beach, NC 79.0 °F
Hatteras, NC 75.9 °F
Oregon Inlet Marina, NC 71.1 °F
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Astronomy
May. 26, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:00 AM EDT 8:13 PM EDT
Civil Twilight 5:31 AM EDT 8:42 PM EDT
Nautical Twilight 4:56 AM EDT 9:17 PM EDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:18 AM EDT 9:55 PM EDT
Moon 10:53 AM EDT No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 10m
Length of Day
14h 13m
Tomorrow will be 1m 7s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 29% of the Moon is Illuminated
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May 28
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Jun 11
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Jun 19
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57 °F
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59 °F
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60 °F
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60 °F
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Padres vs. Mets 1:10 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 83 °F
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Chadwick Shores, Sneads Ferry, NC 78.8 °F 81 °F 70 °F 75% NNE  at  4.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 10 ft 3:09 PM EDT Normal  
North Topsail Beach, North Topsail Beach, NC 80.7 °F 84 °F 71 °F 72% ESE  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 3:08 PM EDT Normal  
Sneads Ferry, Sneads Ferry, NC 80.7 °F 84 °F 71 °F 72% North  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 3:05 PM EDT Normal
Bermuda Landing, North Topsail Beach, NC 80.8 °F 79 °F 41 °F 24% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 10 ft 3:09 PM EDT Normal  
NTB Public Works, North Topsail Beach, NC 80.7 °F 84 °F 71 °F 71% ENE  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7 ft 3:08 PM EDT Normal  
RAWS SANDY RUN NC, Sneads Ferry, NC 83 °F 86 °F 67 °F 59% NE  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 149 ft 2:19 PM EDT MADIS
Turtle Cove, Surf City, NC, Surf City, NC 81.0 °F 85 °F 71 °F 71% NE  at  11.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 3:10 PM EDT Normal  
Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 83.5 °F 86 °F 67 °F 58% ENE  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 3:05 PM EDT Normal
Northwoods-Mill Creek, Jacksonville, NC 83.2 °F 87 °F 70 °F 64% NW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 16 ft 3:10 PM EDT Normal
Topsail Beach Fire Dept, Topsail Beach, NC 79.5 °F 82 °F 70 °F 73% East  at  25.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 3:10 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Marker 3, Sound Side, Topsail Beach, NC 80.6 °F 85 °F 72 °F 75% ESE  at  14.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 3:10 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
RAWS BACK ISLAND NC, Maple Hill, NC 86 °F 88 °F 66 °F 51% ENE  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 2:18 PM EDT MADIS
Boryk Canal, Topsail Beach, NC 84.0 °F 90 °F 73 °F 69% NE  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 3:10 PM EDT Normal  
Castle Bay, Hampstead, NC 79.6 °F 82 °F 69 °F 71% NE  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 3:10 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Crystal Shores, Cedar Point, NC 79.6 °F 83 °F 72 °F 79% North  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 15 ft 3:10 PM EDT Rapid Fire
RAWS HOFMANN FOREST NC, Maysville, NC 82 °F 84 °F 64 °F 55% East  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 41 ft 2:09 PM EDT MADIS
APRSWXNET Cape Carteret NC U, Swansboro, NC 78 °F 80 °F 70 °F 76% North  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 32 ft 2:50 PM EDT MADIS
W. Seaview Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 78.7 °F 81 °F 70 °F 76% NE  at  5.0 mph 0.01 in / hr 21 ft 3:10 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Oceanside of Emerald Isle, Emerald Isle, NC 77.5 °F 79 °F 67 °F 69% North  at  8.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 15 ft 3:10 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Evans Beach Retreat, Bogue, NC 78.4 °F 79 °F 57 °F 47% NE  at  8.3 mph 0.00 in / hr 40 ft 3:10 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
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Beach Hazard Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 10:40 AM EDT on May 26, 2012

... Beach hazards statement remains in effect until 8 PM EDT this
evening...

* hazards... high rip current risk and dangerous shore break.

* Location... along all eastern North Carolina beaches.

* Timing and tides... the most likely time for life threatening rip
currents will be a couple of hours either side of low tide. Low
tide will occur around 5:30 this afternoon.

* Potential impacts... dangerous rip currents combined with rough
surf of 4 to 8 feet producing dangerous shore break.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore... which occur most often at low spots or breaks in The
Sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins...
jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and the beach
patrol. Pay attention to flags and posted signs posted near beach
access points and lifeguard stations.

If you become caught in a rip current... do not panic. Remain calm
and begin to swim parallel to shore. Once you are away from the
force of the rip current... begin to swim back to the beach. Do
not attempt to swim directly against a rip current... since it can
exhaust and even kill the strongest swimmer.

Shore break occurs when waves break directly on the beach. The
most common injuries with strong shore break are neck and back
injuries... which most often occur when the powerful surf throws a
swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom. It is extremely
important to protect your head and neck whenever you are in
breaking waves by keeping your hands in front of you at all
times.

Please visit the following website to share your thoughts on the
new beach hazards statement...

Http://www.Weather.Gov/survey/NWS-survey.Php?Code=chmbhs