Topsail Beach, NC

9:46 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 (GMT -0400)
Elev: 13 ft
Lon: 77.5° 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) Tropical Storm Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, May 26, 2012. A busy day greeted parts of the country at the start of the Memorial Day weekend. First, Subtropical Storm Beryl formed off the Carolina Coast and was expected to move slowly west-southwestward toward the northeast coast of Florida. Beryl is anticipated to make landfall late Sunday evening or early Monday with tropical storm strength winds before lingering over the area through Tuesday. Northern Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia are currently suffering through an exceptional drought, so the significant rain from Beryl will help to alleviate some of the drought.

Meanwhile, an intense heat wave gripped the Southern Plains and Southeast on Saturday. This heat wave produced temperatures well into the 90s for a wide swath the country from eastern New Mexico through Georgia. Temperatures in the 90s were also observed well north into the Central Plains and Ohio Valley. Heat index values, which tell how warm the air feels, rose above 100 degrees along the Gulf Coast where the humidity was elevated. This heat wave was expected to continue and expand Sunday, with more areas warming above 100 degrees.

While no severe weather has formed by the early afternoon, there remains a slight risk of severe weather in the Plains into the evening. This severe weather can include strong thunderstorms, large hail, strong winds, and even tornadoes. Residents in the Plains should monitor local weather conditions.

The Southern Plains and Southeast rose into the 90s and 100s, while the Northeast saw temperatures in the 70s and 80s. The Southwest rose into the 80s and 90s, while the Northwest saw temperatures in the 70s.
Weather Underground midday recap for Saturday, May 26, 2012. A busy day greeted parts of the country at the start of the Memorial Day weekend. First, Subtropical Storm Beryl formed off the Carolina Coast and was expected to move slowly west-southwestward toward the northeast coast of Florida. Beryl is anticipated to make landfall late Sunday evening or early Monday with tropical storm strength winds before lingering over the area through Tuesday. Northern Florida and adjacent areas of Georgia are currently suffering through an exceptional drought, so the significant rain from Beryl will help to alleviate some of the drought.

Meanwhile, an intense heat wave gripped the Southern Plains and Southeast on Saturday. This heat wave produced temperatures well into the 90s for a wide swath the country from eastern New Mexico through Georgia. Temperatures in the 90s were also observed well north into the Central Plains and Ohio Valley. Heat index values, which tell how warm the air feels, rose above 100 degrees along the Gulf Coast where the humidity was elevated. This heat wave was expected to continue and expand Sunday, with more areas warming above 100 degrees.

While no severe weather has formed by the early afternoon, there remains a slight risk of severe weather in the Plains into the evening. This severe weather can include strong thunderstorms, large hail, strong winds, and even tornadoes. Residents in the Plains should monitor local weather conditions.

The Southern Plains and Southeast rose into the 90s and 100s, while the Northeast saw temperatures in the 70s and 80s. The Southwest rose into the 80s and 90s, while the Northwest saw temperatures in the 70s.
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Topsail Beach Weather at a Glance

Updated 9:39 PM EDT
Elevation
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Now
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
75.3 °F
Feels Like 75 °F
Wind(mph)
7.0
Sunrise / Set
6:00 AM
8:13 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Tonight
Rain Showers 72 °F
Rain Showers
30% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 81 °F
T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Chance of a Thunderstorm 73 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Monday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 | 72 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 | 73 °F
Chance of T-storms
70% chance of precipitation
Tropical Storm Beryl
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.08 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 2600 ft
Scattered Clouds 3400 ft
Mostly Cloudy 4200 ft
Moisture
Humidity
86%
Rainfall
0.15 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KNCA 270056Z AUTO 04013KT 10SM FEW026 SCT034 BKN042 24/19 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02440194
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
75 °F
Dew Point
71 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
7.0 mph from NE
Wind Gust
15.0 mph
Health
UV
0 out of 16
Pollen
7.30 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_rain Mostly cloudy with rain showers. Low of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the ENE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the East 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 ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_fog Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast 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 SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 33 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Wednesday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms. Low of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 3.9 in. possible. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 33 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 236 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 236 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the South in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KNCNORTH7

Saturday, 26
Thunderstorm
81 | 72 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Sunday, 27
Thunderstorm
81 | 73 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Monday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 72 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Tuesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 73 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
70%
Thursday, 31
Partly Cloudy
81 | 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Saturday, 2
Chance of a Thunderstorm
77 | 61 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Sunday, 3
Clear
81 | 72 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 4
Clear
81 | 72 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 6:46 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday Night
nt_rain Mostly cloudy with rain showers. Low of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the ENE at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 67 78 | 73 74 | 71 73 | 70
Wind 14 mph NNE 20 mph NE 16 mph ENE 14 mph ENE
Humidity 92% 86% 88% 91%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 30% 30%
Cloud Cover 68% 61% 59% 77%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Rain Showers Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.35], Average RMSE [1.68]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.80], Average RMSE [2.05] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:46 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms and a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the East 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 ESE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 71 79 | 75 75 | 73 74 | 71
Wind 16 mph ENE 15 mph East 13 mph ESE 10 mph SE
Humidity 93% 89% 91% 88%
Chance of Precip. 30% 40% 40% 40%
Cloud Cover 73% 76% 76% 76%
Conditions Rain Showers Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.57], Average RMSE [2.04]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.52], Average RMSE [2.41] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:46 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Monday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 71 78 | 75 76 | 73 74 | 73
Wind 8 mph SE 10 mph SE 9 mph SSE 8 mph SSE
Humidity 88% 89% 88% 93%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 75% 72% 68% 18%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.08], Average RMSE [2.01]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.23], Average RMSE [1.07] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:46 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_fog Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 73 80 | 75 77 | 73 73 | 73
Wind 8 mph South 10 mph South 12 mph SSW 10 mph South
Humidity 98% 85% 89% 95%
Chance of Precip. 20% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 37% 99% 100% 100%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.26], Average RMSE [1.67]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.30], Average RMSE [1.18] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:46 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Overcast 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 SE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.7 in. possible. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 33 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Wednesday Night
nt_tstorms Mostly cloudy with thunderstorms. Low of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 3.9 in. possible. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 33 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 70 77 | 74 76 | 72 76 | 76
Wind 6 mph South 2 mph West 13 mph NE 9 mph North
Humidity 97% 90% 83% 97%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 40% 50%
Cloud Cover 100% 59% 20% 99%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.75], Average RMSE [1.82]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.21], Average RMSE [0.98] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:46 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 20 mph. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 236 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 68F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 236 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 71 78 | 73 77 | 73 75 | 71
Wind 18 mph NNW 9 mph NNW 5 mph WNW 9 mph SW
Humidity 94% 87% 87% 88%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 99% 50% 0% 92%
Conditions Overcast Partly Cloudy Clear Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.77], Average RMSE [1.96]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.33], Average RMSE [1.05] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:46 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 70F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 68 78 | 72 75 | 74 73 | 71
Wind 9 mph SSW 17 mph SSE 16 mph South 19 mph South
Humidity 91% 84% 92% 93%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 100% 71% 94% 86%
Conditions Fog Mostly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.08], Average RMSE [2.23]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.67], Average RMSE [1.48] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:46 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 77F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 71 77 | 70 77 | 71 73 | 63
Wind 13 mph SW 12 mph WSW 14 mph WNW 13 mph WNW
Humidity 91% 81% 79% 67%
Chance of Precip. 30% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 88% 72% 31% 0%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.50], Average RMSE [2.55]
Source: BestForecast at 6:46 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the South in the afternoon.
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 69 | 62 78 | 67 76 | 67 73 | 64
Wind 10 mph NNW 6 mph SSW 7 mph SSW 7 mph SSW
Humidity 77% 70% 71% 74%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.53], Average RMSE [2.90]
Source: BestForecast at 6:46 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday 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 | 66 78 | 71 76 | 69 73 | 65
Wind 5 mph SW 5 mph SW 6 mph SSW 7 mph SW
Humidity 77% 78% 77% 77%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 1% 2% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:16 PM
Source: BestForecast at 6:46 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 66 78 | 71 78 | 71 73 | 67
Wind 5 mph SW 5 mph SW 6 mph SSW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 78% 78% 79% 80%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 3% 3% 1% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:16 PM
Source: BestForecast at 6:46 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 68 80 | 74 78 | 73 -9998 | -9998
Wind 4 mph SW 5 mph SSW 6 mph SSW -9998 mph North
Humidity 81% 83% 84% 84%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:16 PM
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May 26, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KNCA) 80 °F 60 °F
Record (KNCA) 93 °F (2004) 52 °F (2005)
Yesterday 78.9 °F 73.2 °F
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Place Temperature
Beaufort, NC 79.0 °F
Johnny Mercer Pier, Wrightsville Beach, NC 79.0 °F
Hatteras, NC 77.0 °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 5:32 AM EDT 8:42 PM EDT
Nautical Twilight 4:57 AM EDT 9:17 PM EDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:19 AM EDT 9:55 PM EDT
Moon 10:54 AM EDT (5/26) No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 10m
Length of Day
14h 13m
Tomorrow will be 1m 7s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 32% of the Moon is Illuminated
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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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Nationals vs. Braves 4:05 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 Thunderstorm, 92 °F
Yankees vs. Athletics 1:05 PM PDT on May 26, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 58 °F
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
NTB Public Works, North Topsail Beach, NC 75.3 °F 75 °F 71 °F 86% NE  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7 ft 9:39 PM EDT Normal  
Bermuda Landing, North Topsail Beach, NC 75.4 °F 78 °F 53 °F 46% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 10 ft 9:46 PM EDT Normal  
Turtle Cove, Surf City, NC, Surf City, NC 75.3 °F 75 °F 70 °F 85% ENE  at  8.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 9:45 PM EDT Normal  
Sneads Ferry, Sneads Ferry, NC 75.0 °F 75 °F 70 °F 86% NNE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 9:45 PM EDT Normal
Chadwick Shores, Sneads Ferry, NC 75.9 °F 77 °F 70 °F 81% NNE  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 10 ft 9:40 PM EDT Normal  
North Topsail Beach, North Topsail Beach, NC 75.5 °F 76 °F 71 °F 85% NE  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 9:08 PM EDT Normal  
RAWS SANDY RUN NC, Sneads Ferry, NC 76 °F 77 °F 68 °F 76% NE  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 149 ft 8:19 PM EDT MADIS
Topsail Beach Fire Dept, Topsail Beach, NC 75.4 °F 76 °F 70 °F 83% NE  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 9:46 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Marker 3, Sound Side, Topsail Beach, NC 76.0 °F 76 °F 72 °F 87% ENE  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 9:46 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Boryk Canal, Topsail Beach, NC 75.8 °F 76 °F 71 °F 86% NNE  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 9:45 PM EDT Normal  
Castle Bay, Hampstead, NC 73.5 °F 73 °F 68 °F 84% NNE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 9:46 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
RAWS BACK ISLAND NC, Maple Hill, NC 78 °F 80 °F 68 °F 71% ENE  at  8 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 8:18 PM EDT MADIS
Northwoods-Mill Creek, Jacksonville, NC 75.6 °F 78 °F 56 °F 50% NNE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 16 ft 9:40 PM EDT Normal
Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 75.3 °F 76 °F 69 °F 81% NE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 9:45 PM EDT Normal
Carolyn Hill, Castle Hayne, NC, NC 71.2 °F - 70 °F 95% NNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 49 ft 9:40 PM EDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Wilmington NC , Wrightsville Beach, NC 75 °F 76 °F 67 °F 77% NE  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 36 ft 9:11 PM EDT MADIS
Middle Sound Coastal, Wilmington, NC 74.3 °F 74 °F 70 °F 86% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 9:46 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Courtney Pines, Wilmington, NC 71.6 °F - 69 °F 93% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 9:46 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Middle Sound Loop Rd, Wilmington, NC 74.6 °F 75 °F 67 °F 77% East  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 9:44 PM EDT Normal
St. Helena, Burgaw, NC 74.8 °F 75 °F 68 °F 80% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 49 ft 9:30 PM EDT Normal
Olde Well Loop, Wilmington, NC 73.3 °F 72 °F 70 °F 88% NNE  at  1.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 39 ft 9:46 PM EDT Rapid Fire
Farrington Farms, Wilmington, NC 73.2 °F - - - NE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 9:46 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Farrington Farms, Wilmington, NC 72.3 °F 71 °F 68 °F 86% ENE  at  3.8 mph 0.00 in / hr 35 ft 9:46 PM EDT Rapid Fire
Parmele Isle, Wrightsville Beach, NC 75.0 °F 77 °F 60 °F 59% ENE  at  17.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 35 ft 9:45 PM EDT Normal  
Edgewood Community, Burgaw, NC 74.5 °F 75 °F 68 °F 79% ESE  at  4.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 49 ft 9:46 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
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Beach Hazard Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:41 PM EDT on May 26, 2012

... Beach hazards statement now in effect through Sunday 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 6:30 this afternoon.

* Potential impacts... dangerous rip currents combined with rough
surf of 4 to 6 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