Topsail Beach, NC

8:35 AM EDT on May 21, 2013 (GMT -0400)
Elev: 13 ft
Lon: 77.5° W
Lat: 34.5° N
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Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather is expected to fire up again across the nation's mid-section again on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains will gradually weaken as it shifts eastward into the Midwest on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trails southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section will set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of northeastern Texas, extreme southeastern Oklahoma, central and southern Arkansas, and northwestern Louisiana are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of central and eastern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will continue near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest will maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation.
Weather Underground Forecast for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather is expected to fire up again across the nation's mid-section again on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains will gradually weaken as it shifts eastward into the Midwest on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trails southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section will set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of northeastern Texas, extreme southeastern Oklahoma, central and southern Arkansas, and northwestern Louisiana are at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remain favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the parts of central and eastern Texas into the Upper Great Lakes are at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers will continue near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest will maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to persist in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation.
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Topsail Beach Weather at a Glance

Updated 7:57 AM EDT
Weather Station
Swansboro (KNJM)
Elevation
20 ft
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Now
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
74 °F
Feels Like 74 °F
Wind(mph)
8
Sunrise / Set
6:03 AM
8:10 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Thunderstorm 77 °F
T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Clear 68 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 79 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 81 | 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Friday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 81 | 52 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Saturday
Partly Cloudy 75 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.10 in
Visibility
8.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 9000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
82%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KNJM 211157Z 21007KT 8SM BKN090 23/20 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP193 T02330200 10233 20217 53011
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
74 °F
74,74,73,73,72,72,72,71,72,72,72,72,73
Dew Point
68 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
8 mph from SSW
Wind Gust
Health
UV
1 out of 16
Pollen
6.90 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
tstorms Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Weather Forecast for Topsail Beach NC

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KNJM

Tuesday, 21
Thunderstorm
77 | 68 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Wednesday, 22
Partly Cloudy
79 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Thursday, 23
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 24
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 52 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Saturday, 25
Partly Cloudy
75 | 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
77 | 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Partly Cloudy
75 | 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of Rain
75 | 64 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Wednesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
79 | 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Thursday, 30
Clear
81 | 70 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
tstorms Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 68 77 | 67 74 | 66 72 | 66
Wind 7 mph SSW 12 mph SSW 11 mph SSW 9 mph SSW
Humidity 92% 73% 76% 84%
Chance of Precip. 50% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 66% 60% 56% 5%
Conditions Chance of Rain Thunderstorm Thunderstorm Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.92], Average RMSE [1.47]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.95], Average RMSE [1.70] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 67 76 | 66 76 | 66 73 | 67
Wind 8 mph SSW 11 mph South 13 mph South 11 mph South
Humidity 91% 70% 72% 82%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 68% 40% 41% 11%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:02 AM
8:10 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.83], Average RMSE [1.48]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.78], Average RMSE [1.69] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 81F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday Night
nt_chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 68 78 | 68 75 | 68 71 | 68
Wind 11 mph South 13 mph South 14 mph South 14 mph SSW
Humidity 92% 69% 76% 93%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 40% 20%
Cloud Cover 82% 92% 99% 0%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:02 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.79], Average RMSE [1.58]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.09], Average RMSE [1.76] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 15 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 68 78 | 64 71 | 57 61 | 47
Wind 12 mph SW 13 mph West 17 mph WNW 16 mph NW
Humidity 92% 61% 57% 59%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 23% 51% 44% 48%
Conditions Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.82], Average RMSE [2.20]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.29], Average RMSE [1.57] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 55F. Winds from the North at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 56 | 45 73 | 45 71 | 47 60 | 46
Wind 14 mph NNW 15 mph NNW 13 mph NNW 8 mph NNE
Humidity 66% 38% 40% 60%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 41% 38% 40%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.85], Average RMSE [1.85]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.28], Average RMSE [1.52] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 58 | 46 72 | 45 71 | 46 65 | 51
Wind 10 mph North 7 mph North 2 mph NE 7 mph ESE
Humidity 62% 38% 39% 60%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 27% 59% 42%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.29], Average RMSE [2.14]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.98], Average RMSE [1.35] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 54 73 | 53 71 | 54 66 | 54
Wind 5 mph SE 6 mph SE 11 mph SSE 9 mph SSE
Humidity 70% 47% 53% 62%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 61% 68% 47% 15%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.11], Average RMSE [2.48]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.54], Average RMSE [1.24] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
mostlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 75F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 64F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 58 73 | 61 71 | 63 69 | 63
Wind 8 mph SSW 7 mph South 11 mph SSE 5 mph SSE
Humidity 73% 62% 71% 81%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 63% 100% 82% 58%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Overcast Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.86], Average RMSE [2.53]
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 64 75 | 65 74 | 66 70 | 66
Wind 3 mph South 5 mph South 7 mph South 7 mph South
Humidity 84% 70% 77% 88%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 54% 42% 46% 28%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.41], Average RMSE [2.75]
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 66 81 | 66 76 | 68 71 | 68
Wind 5 mph SSW 4 mph SSW 5 mph South 6 mph SSW
Humidity 85% 62% 77% 88%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 18% 16% 22% 23%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:16 PM
Source: BestForecast at 3:41 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 66 82 | 68 76 | 69 73 | 69
Wind 4 mph SW 4 mph SSW 6 mph South 7 mph SSW
Humidity 85% 61% 77% 88%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 20% 21% 26% %
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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History & Almanac
May 21, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KNCA) 79 °F 58 °F
Record (KNCA) 91 °F (1998) 45 °F (2002)
Yesterday 81 °F 70 °F
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
Beaufort, NC 72.0 °F
Johnny Mercer Pier, Wrightsville Beach, NC 70.0 °F
Hatteras, NC 72.0 °F
Oregon Inlet Marina, NC 75.9 °F
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Astronomy
May. 21, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:03 AM EDT 8:10 PM EDT
Civil Twilight 5:35 AM EDT 8:38 PM EDT
Nautical Twilight 5:00 AM EDT 9:13 PM EDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:23 AM EDT 9:50 PM EDT
Moon 4:29 PM EDT 3:20 AM EDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 03m
Length of Day
14h 06m
Tomorrow will be 1m 17s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 82% of the Moon is Illuminated
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May 31
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Jun 8
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77 °F
Piney Island
75 °F
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75 °F
Cherry Point
75 °F
Manteo
75 °F
Wilmington
56 °F
Jefferson
56 °F
Franklin
59 °F
Asheville
59 °F
North Wilkesboro
59 °F
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Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Wind Speed: 7.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 210° (SSW)
Ceiling: 9000 ft

METAR KNJM 211157Z 21007KT 8SM BKN090 23/20 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP193 T02330200 10233 20217 53011

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Turtle Cove, Surf City, NC, Surf City, NC 73.5 °F 72 °F 69 °F 87% ENE  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 8:30 AM EDT Normal  
Sneads Ferry, Sneads Ferry, NC 76.3 °F 77 °F 72 °F 87% SSW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 8:25 AM EDT Normal
Chadwick Shores, Sneads Ferry, NC 74.9 °F 74 °F 72 °F 89% SSW  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 10 ft 8:25 AM EDT Normal  
North Topsail Beach, North Topsail Beach, NC 73.3 °F 70 °F 71 °F 93% WSW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 8:26 AM EDT Normal  
RAWS SANDY RUN NC, Sneads Ferry, NC 71 °F - 70 °F 98% SSW  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 149 ft 7:19 AM EDT MADIS
Marker 3, Sound Side, Topsail Beach, NC 72.3 °F - 71 °F 95% SW  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 8:34 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
Castle Bay, Hampstead, NC 73.7 °F 72 °F 70 °F 89% SSW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 8:35 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
RAWS BACK ISLAND NC, Maple Hill, NC 71 °F - 69 °F 95% SSW  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 7:17 AM EDT MADIS
Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 75.5 °F 76 °F 70 °F 83% SSW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 8:31 AM EDT Normal
APRSWXNET Wilmington NC , Wrightsville Beach, NC 72 °F - 69 °F 89% North  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 36 ft 7:55 AM EDT MADIS
Middle Sound Coastal, Wilmington, NC 69.8 °F - 69 °F 96% SSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 5:59 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
Courtney Pines, Wilmington, NC 73.9 °F 72 °F 70 °F 89% SSW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 8:35 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
Middle Sound Loop Rd, Wilmington, NC 72.2 °F 70 °F 68 °F 88% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 8:34 AM EDT Normal
St. Helena, Burgaw, NC 72.4 °F - 71 °F 95% NW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 49 ft 8:30 AM EDT Normal
Alamosa Place, Wilmington, NC 75.6 °F 76 °F 70 °F 82% SW  at  0.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 46 ft 8:34 AM EDT Normal  
Olde Well Loop, Wilmington, NC 74.4 °F 74 °F 70 °F 87% South  at  0.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 39 ft 8:35 AM EDT Rapid Fire
Parmele Isle, Wrightsville Beach, NC 71.0 °F 77 °F 48 °F 44% WSW  at  9.0 mph 0.02 in / hr 35 ft 8:34 AM EDT Normal  
Edgewood Community, Burgaw, NC 71.8 °F - 71 °F 97% SSW  at  0.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 49 ft 8:35 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
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Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:44 am EDT on May 21, 2013

... Understanding a marine forecast...

The following is a safe boating message from the National safe
boating Council and the National Weather Service for this year's
National safe boating week.

Understanding a marine forecast is critical to safe boating.
Weather and wave conditions can change suddenly... catching boaters
off guard and creating life threatening conditions.

Typical marine forecasts predict wind speed and direction... wave
heights and periods... roughness of near shore waters... and
significant weather. Marine forecasts cover large areas and the
forecast elements are often given in ranges. The significant
weather may not occur over the entire area or during the entire
forecast period. The ranges represent average conditions over a
period of time... usually 12 hours... and the actual conditions may
be lower or higher than the forecast range. Boaters should plan
for conditions above and below the predicted ranges.

Take particular note of any current advisories and
warnings... including small craft advisories... gale or storm
warnings which alert mariners to either high winds or waves
occurring now or forecast to occur up to 24 hours from now.
Special marine warnings are issued for sudden increase in winds to
over 35 knots... waterspouts... and hail of three quarter inch or
greater and indicate a more immediate threat. Marine weather
statements bring attention to significant rapidly changing
conditions on the water including increase in winds... non severe
thunderstorms... development of dense fog and even snow squalls or
strong and gusty rain showers.

You should have a marine vhf transceiver with built-in NOAA
Weather Radio channels. If you venture beyond about a 25 nautical
mile range from shore... you should consider buying a good quality
hf single sideband transceiver and satellite phone.

Before setting out... obtain the latest marine forecast and warning
information from www.Weather.Gov/marine or NOAA Weather Radio.
Several days ahead of time you can begin listening for extended
outlooks which give general information out to the next five days
in both graphical and text format.

To learn more... visit the National safe boating Council
online... at www.Safeboatingcouncil.Org.


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