Wrightsville Beach, NC

9:50 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 (GMT -0400)
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Lon: 77.8° W
Lat: 34.2° N
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Active Advisory: Coastal 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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Wrightsville Beach Weather at a Glance

Updated 9:50 PM EDT
Elevation
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Scattered Clouds
Scattered Clouds
Temperature
77.2 °F
Feels Like 78 °F
Wind(mph)
12.0
Sunrise / Set
6:02 AM
8:14 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Tonight
Rain Showers 72 °F
Rain Showers
40% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Thunderstorm 82 °F
T-storms
50% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow Night
Chance of a Thunderstorm 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Monday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 | 73 °F
Chance of T-storms
30% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 88 | 72 °F
Chance of T-storms
60% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 91 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
80% chance of precipitation
Tropical Storm Beryl
Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Conditions
Pressure
30.05 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Few 3200 ft
Scattered Clouds 4200 ft
Scattered Clouds 6000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
100%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KILM 270053Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM FEW032 SCT042 SCT060 23/21 A3005 RMK AO2 RAE27 SLP174 P0001 T02280211 TSNO
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Heat Index
78 °F
Dew Point
77 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
12.0 mph from NNW
Wind Gust
21.0 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 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
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 82F with a heat index of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph shifting to the ESE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Monday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F with a heat index of 88F. 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 73F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F with a heat index of 97F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then partly cloudy with rain. High of 91F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the ENE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 1.5 in. possible. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 22 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Wednesday Night
nt_rain Overcast with rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 10 to 20 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 2.3 in. possible. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 22 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 260 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 260 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F with a heat index of 100F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 25 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 86F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
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Saturday, 26
Thunderstorm
82 | 72 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Sunday, 27
Thunderstorm
82 | 70 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Monday, 28
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 73 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
30%
Tuesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
88 | 72 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
60%
Wednesday, 30
Chance of a Thunderstorm
91 | 66 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
80%
Thursday, 31
Partly Cloudy
90 | 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86 | 73 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Saturday, 2
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86 | 59 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Sunday, 3
Clear
86 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 4
Clear
73 | 70 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 6:47 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 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point | | 80 | 72 73 | 71
Wind mph mph 16 mph ENE 13 mph ENE
Humidity % % 79% 89%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 30% 40%
Cloud Cover % % 56% 79%
Conditions Thunderstorm Rain Showers
Sunrise & Sunset
6:02 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.05], Average RMSE [1.74]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.73], Average RMSE [1.35] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:47 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 82F with a heat index of 88F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 15 to 20 mph shifting to the ESE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50%.
Sunday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 70F. Winds from the ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 72 82 | 71 78 | 72 74 | 71
Wind 14 mph ENE 16 mph West 15 mph ESE 12 mph ESE
Humidity 94% 71% 79% 90%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 50% 40%
Cloud Cover 84% 79% 76% 74%
Conditions Rain Showers Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:02 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.94], Average RMSE [1.78]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.96], Average RMSE [1.40] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:47 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 with a heat index of 88F. 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 73F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 72 81 | 73 80 | 72 73 | 72
Wind 11 mph ESE 12 mph SE 9 mph SE 8 mph SSE
Humidity 92% 76% 76% 91%
Chance of Precip. 40% 30% 30% 10%
Cloud Cover 71% 72% 70% 18%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.90], Average RMSE [1.59]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.24], Average RMSE [1.88] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:47 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain. High of 88F with a heat index of 97F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain after midnight. Fog overnight. Low of 72F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 71 83 | 77 83 | 76 73 | 73
Wind 9 mph South 10 mph South 11 mph South 10 mph South
Humidity 90% 78% 80% 95%
Chance of Precip. 20% 30% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 46% 99% 100% 100%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.51], Average RMSE [2.33]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.67], Average RMSE [2.04] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:47 PM 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 rain. High of 91F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the ENE in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 1.5 in. possible. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 22 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Wednesday Night
nt_rain Overcast with rain, then a chance of rain after midnight. Low of 66F. Breezy. Winds from the NE at 10 to 20 mph shifting to the NNW after midnight. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 2.3 in. possible. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 22 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 72 82 | 73 86 | 68 73 | 72
Wind 6 mph South 3 mph SE 11 mph ENE 14 mph North
Humidity 91% 77% 56% 96%
Chance of Precip. 30% 30% 50% 50%
Cloud Cover 99% 78% 18% 99%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Rain Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.64], Average RMSE [2.44]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.36], Average RMSE [2.41] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:47 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 260 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Tropical Storm Beryl: Estimated distance to storm center 260 mi. Max sustained winds 39 mph with stronger gusts possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 62 84 | 64 82 | 73 73 | 69
Wind 17 mph NNW 8 mph NW 7 mph WSW 10 mph SSW
Humidity 80% 48% 74% 86%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 98% 36% 0% 72%
Conditions Overcast Partly Cloudy Clear Fog
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.97], Average RMSE [3.49]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.62], Average RMSE [2.57] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:47 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F with a heat index of 100F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Friday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. Low of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 67 83 | 74 83 | 79 74 | 73
Wind 10 mph South 17 mph SSE 17 mph South 19 mph SSW
Humidity 82% 73% 85% 95%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 20% 20%
Cloud Cover 100% 65% 80% 74%
Conditions Fog Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.24], Average RMSE [2.89]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.95], Average RMSE [2.95] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:47 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds from the West at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 59F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 71 83 | 73 80 | 69 67 | 56
Wind 14 mph SW 13 mph WSW 14 mph NW 14 mph WNW
Humidity 90% 73% 72% 68%
Chance of Precip. 30% 20% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 87% 65% 33% 0%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.22], Average RMSE [2.75]
Source: BestForecast at 6:47 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 53 83 | 73 80 | 69 -9998 | -9998
Wind 11 mph NNW 13 mph WSW 14 mph NW -9998 mph North
Humidity 75% 73% 72% 75%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 65% 33% 0%
Conditions Clear Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.80], Average RMSE [2.59]
Source: BestForecast at 6:47 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 73F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 53 83 | 73 80 | 69 -9998 | -9998
Wind 11 mph NNW 13 mph WSW 14 mph NW -9998 mph North
Humidity 75% 73% 72% 74%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 65% 33% 2%
Conditions Clear Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:16 PM
Source: BestForecast at 6:47 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 53 83 | 73 80 | 69 -9998 | -9998
Wind 11 mph NNW 13 mph WSW 14 mph NW -9998 mph North
Humidity 75% 73% 72% 78%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 65% 33% 0%
Conditions Clear Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:16 PM
Source: BestForecast at 6:47 PM EDT on May 26, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 72F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 61 | 53 83 | 73 80 | 69 -9998 | -9998
Wind 11 mph NNW 13 mph WSW 14 mph NW -9998 mph North
Humidity 75% 73% 72% 82%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 65% 33% %
Conditions Clear Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:16 PM
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History & Almanac
May 26, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KILM) 83 °F 63 °F
Record (KILM) 98 °F (1953) 48 °F (1877)
Yesterday 83 °F 70 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 12
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
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Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Coastal Water Temperatures
Place Temperature
Johnny Mercer Pier, Wrightsville Beach, NC 79.0 °F
Beaufort, NC 79.0 °F
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Astronomy
May. 26, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:02 AM EDT 8:14 PM EDT
Civil Twilight 5:34 AM EDT 8:42 PM EDT
Nautical Twilight 4:59 AM EDT 9:17 PM EDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:21 AM EDT 9:55 PM EDT
Moon 10:55 AM EDT (5/26) No Moon Set
Length Of Visible Light 15h 08m
Length of Day
14h 11m
Tomorrow will be 1m 6s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 32% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waxing Crescent
May 28
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Jun 4
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Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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State Highs State Lows
96 °F
Southport
90 °F
Lumberton
89 °F
Wadesboro
89 °F
Andrews
89 °F
Charlotte
55 °F
Franklin
57 °F
Jefferson
59 °F
North Wilkesboro
60 °F
Asheville
60 °F
Andrews
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
No new snow has been reported.
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Kefi's Open Mic Monday Night with Donna Merritt 6:00 PM EDT 2012-05-28 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 80°F
Tai Chi for Health 8:00 PM EDT 2012-05-29 Fog, 77°F
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Aviation
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Wilmington 73 °F Scattered Clouds 8:53 PM EDT
Southport 91 °F Mostly Cloudy 9:35 PM EDT
New River MCAS 76 °F Mostly Cloudy 8:56 PM EDT
Elizabethtown 73 °F Clear 9:35 PM EDT
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Wind Dir: 334° (NNW)
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METAR KILM 270053Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM FEW032 SCT042 SCT060 23/21 A3005 RMK AO2 RAE27 SLP174 P0001 T02280211 TSNO

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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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Philadelphia vs. Toronto FC 4:30 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 Scattered Clouds, High 77° F/ 25° C
Chicago vs. Columbus 7:00 PM EDT on May 26, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 85 °F
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 85 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
Event Date Forecast
Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 27, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 72 °F
the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance 8:30 AM EDT on May 31, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 56 °F
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
WBLiveSurf.com, Wrightsville Beach, NC 77.2 °F 78 °F 77 °F 100% NNW  at  12.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6 ft 9:50 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  
UNCW, Wilmington, NC 75.8 °F 76 °F 71 °F 84% East  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 62 ft 9:48 PM EDT Normal  
Middle Sound Coastal, Wilmington, NC 74.2 °F 73 °F 70 °F 86% ENE  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 9:49 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Halcyon Forest, Wilmington, NC 76.6 °F 78 °F 69 °F 78% SSE  at  1.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 31 ft 9:50 PM EDT Rapid Fire
Middle Sound Loop Rd, Wilmington, NC 74.5 °F 75 °F 67 °F 77% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 9:49 PM EDT Normal
NERRS NERRS METEOROLOGICAL SITE AT NORTH, Wilmington, NC 76 °F 77 °F 69 °F 77% NE  at  16 mph 0.00 in / hr 5 ft 8:45 PM EDT MADIS
Seasons in Evergreen Park, Wilmington, NC 75.5 °F 76 °F 71 °F 85% WNW  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 24 ft 9:45 PM EDT Normal  
Farrington Farms, Wilmington, NC 73.3 °F - - - NE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 9:50 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Farrington Farms, Wilmington, NC 72.3 °F 71 °F 68 °F 86% NE  at  2.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 35 ft 9:50 PM EDT Rapid Fire
Olde Well Loop, Wilmington, NC 73.2 °F 72 °F 69 °F 88% North  at  1.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 39 ft 9:50 PM EDT Rapid Fire
Wade Park, Wilmington, NC 75.7 °F 76 °F 71 °F 84% NE  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 25 ft 9:39 PM EDT Normal
Kings Grant, Wilmington, NC 73.4 °F 72 °F 69 °F 86% NE  at  2.1 mph 0.00 in / hr 35 ft 9:50 PM EDT Rapid Fire
Courtney Pines, Wilmington, NC 71.6 °F - 69 °F 93% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 9:50 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
CHURCHILL ESTATES, WILMINGTON, NC 73.0 °F 71 °F 70 °F 89% NE  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 11:50 PM GST Rapid Fire  
Monkey Junction, Wilmington, NC 76.0 °F 77 °F 69 °F 78% NNE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 9:48 PM EDT Normal  
NC STATE PORTS, WILMINGTON, NC 74.9 °F 72 °F 75 °F 100% NNW  at  6.4 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 9:49 PM EDT Normal  
NOS_NWLON Wilmington, NC, Wilmington, NC 74 °F 72 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 9:18 PM EDT MADIS
wilmington, Wilmington, NC 72.0 °F 76 °F 56 °F 57% ESE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 9:46 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  
MARITIME , Wrightsville Beach, NC 74 °F 72 °F - - ENE  at  20 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 9:00 PM EDT MADIS
Olde Towne, Belville, NC 72.9 °F 71 °F 69 °F 87% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 23 ft 9:50 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Forest By The Sea, Carolina Beach, NC 76.5 °F 77 °F 72 °F 85% NE  at  13.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3 ft 9:35 PM EDT Normal
Carolina Beach, Carolina Beach, NC 76.2 °F 77 °F 71 °F 84% East  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 5 ft 11:36 PM GST Normal
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  
Marker 3, Sound Side, Topsail Beach, NC 75.9 °F 76 °F 72 °F 87% ENE  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 9:49 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Castle Bay, Hampstead, NC 73.4 °F 73 °F 68 °F 84% NE  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 9:50 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Topsail Beach Fire Dept, Topsail Beach, NC 75.4 °F 76 °F 70 °F 83% NE  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 9:50 PM EDT Rapid Fire  
Darlings By The Sea, Kure Beach, NC 74.3 °F 74 °F 69 °F 83% ENE  at  21.5 mph 0.00 in / hr 16 ft 9:49 PM EDT Rapid Fire
RAWS SUNNY POINT NC, Kure Beach, NC 77 °F 79 °F 71 °F 81% East  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 29 ft 9:18 PM EDT MADIS
Winnabow, NC-USA - KF4PAJ, DOWNTOWN WINNABOW, NC 73.1 °F 72 °F 68 °F 85% NNE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 32 ft 9:50 PM EDT Rapid Fire
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
Bob's Appliance Repair, Bolivia, NC 76.9 °F 78 °F 73 °F 87% NE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 39 ft 9:49 PM EDT Rapid Fire
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  
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
MARITIME , Wrightsville Beach, NC 74 °F 72 °F - - ENE  at  20 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 9:00 PM EDT MADIS
RAWS BACK ISLAND NC, Maple Hill, NC 76 °F 77 °F 70 °F 82% ENE  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 20 ft 9:18 PM EDT MADIS
Town of St. James, St. James, NC 75.7 °F 77 °F 69 °F 79% NNE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 35 ft 9:45 PM EDT Normal
Cape Fear Pilots Station, Southport, NC 75.8 °F 76 °F 72 °F 87% NE  at  15.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 50 ft 9:46 PM EDT Normal
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  
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Coastal Hazard Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:15 PM EDT on May 26, 2012

... High rip current risk now in effect through Sunday evening...

* location... all beaches from Surf City North Carolina to Winyah
Bay South Carolina.

* Rip current risk... high.

* Surf height... 4 to 5 ft for Pender and New Hanover County
beaches... around 4 ft at Brunswick County beaches... and 3 to 4 ft
at Horry and Georgetown County beaches.

* Timing and tides... low tide will occur around 7 am Sunday
morning... and around 7 PM early Sunday evening. The strongest
rip currents will occur within 2 hours on either side of low
tide.

* Other hazards... there will be a moderate to strong north to south
longshore current.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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.

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. Even a strong
swimmer can become exhausted quickly.



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