Wilmington, NC

11:22 AM EDT on May 21, 2013 (GMT -0400)
Elev: 49 ft
Lon: 77.9° W
Lat: 34.2° N
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Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
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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Wilmington Weather at a Glance

Updated 11:20 AM EDT
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Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
74.0 °F
Feels Like 76 °F
Wind(mph)
6.0
Sunrise / Set
6:05 AM
8:11 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Chance of a Thunderstorm 82 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Chance of a Thunderstorm 84 | 68 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 81 | 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
40% chance of precipitation
Friday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 84 | 52 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
20% chance of precipitation
Saturday
Mostly Cloudy 82 | 59 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.09 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Mostly Cloudy 11000 ft
Moisture
Humidity
70%
Rainfall
-
Not available.
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KILM 211453Z 20007KT 10SM BKN110 24/19 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP189 T02390194 51004
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Heat Index
76 °F
Dew Point
64 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
6.0 mph from West
Wind Gust
10.0 mph
Health
UV
5 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
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy 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 SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Friday
clear Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then clear. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday
mostlycloudy Clear in the morning, then overcast. High of 82F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 70F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 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 Wilmington NC

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KNCWILMI6

Tuesday, 21
Chance of a Thunderstorm
82 | 68 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 22
Chance of a Thunderstorm
84 | 68 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 23
Chance of a Thunderstorm
81 | 70 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Friday, 24
Chance of a Thunderstorm
84 | 52 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 25
Mostly Cloudy
82 | 59 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Partly Cloudy
81 | 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Partly Cloudy
84 | 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 28
Chance of Rain
84 | 68 °F
Chance of Rain
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 29
Chance of a Thunderstorm
86 | 68 °F
Chance of a Thunderstorm
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 30
Clear
88 | 70 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 9:38 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 82F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy 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 72 | 68 77 | 66 78 | 66 71 | 66
Wind 6 mph South 9 mph South 11 mph South 8 mph SSW
Humidity 87% 65% 65% 84%
Chance of Precip. 40% 40% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 85% 70% 54% 45%
Conditions Chance of Rain Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:05 AM
8:11 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.69], Average RMSE [1.63]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.97], Average RMSE [1.59] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:38 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. High of 84F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancetstorms Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 67 81 | 66 78 | 66 73 | 66
Wind 8 mph SSW 12 mph South 12 mph South 10 mph South
Humidity 87% 60% 67% 82%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 30%
Cloud Cover 59% 68% 63% 71%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:05 AM
8:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.91], Average RMSE [1.90]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.14], Average RMSE [1.73] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:38 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy 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 SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 66 74 | 66 79 | 66 71 | 68
Wind 9 mph South 10 mph South 11 mph SSW 13 mph SSW
Humidity 85% 79% 68% 92%
Chance of Precip. 30% 40% 40% 20%
Cloud Cover 81% 73% 64% 20%
Conditions Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm
Sunrise & Sunset
6:04 AM
8:12 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.07], Average RMSE [2.02]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.40], Average RMSE [2.04] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:38 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and rain in the morning, then clear. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 52F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 72 | 68 77 | 64 78 | 57 66 | 46
Wind 12 mph SW 11 mph WNW 16 mph NW 15 mph NW
Humidity 89% 61% 47% 49%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 33% 0% 4% 0%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:04 AM
8:13 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.94], Average RMSE [2.32]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.85], Average RMSE [2.40] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:38 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
mostlycloudy Clear in the morning, then overcast. High of 82F. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 59F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 53 | 43 75 | 46 77 | 47 68 | 46
Wind 13 mph NNW 14 mph NNW 11 mph NNW 6 mph NE
Humidity 69% 35% 37% 47%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 94% 54%
Conditions Clear Clear Overcast Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.83], Average RMSE [2.27]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.05], Average RMSE [2.39] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:38 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 47 76 | 46 77 | 48 65 | 49
Wind 9 mph North 7 mph North 2 mph NNE 4 mph East
Humidity 64% 34% 34% 55%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 77% 13% 84% 32%
Conditions Mostly Cloudy Clear Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:03 AM
8:14 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.41], Average RMSE [2.32]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.11], Average RMSE [2.36] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:38 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 84F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 64F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 63 | 53 76 | 56 71 | 57 69 | 55
Wind 5 mph SSE 6 mph SSE 10 mph SSE 9 mph SSE
Humidity 70% 50% 60% 62%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 94% 57% 19% 91%
Conditions Overcast Partly Cloudy Clear Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
6:02 AM
8:15 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.89], Average RMSE [2.13]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.40], Average RMSE [2.18] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 9:38 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 84F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 68F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 58 74 | 62 74 | 63 70 | 63
Wind 7 mph SSW 8 mph SSW 11 mph South 5 mph SSE
Humidity 78% 66% 67% 77%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 55% 85% 41% 34%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Chance of Rain Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:02 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.45], Average RMSE [1.76]
Source: BestForecast at 9:38 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
partlycloudy Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 86F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 68F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 71 | 64 76 | 65 79 | 66 71 | 66
Wind 2 mph SSE 4 mph SSE 7 mph SSE 6 mph South
Humidity 81% 68% 63% 82%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 23% 20% 26% 26%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:16 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.14], Average RMSE [3.35]
Source: BestForecast at 9:38 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 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 71 | 66 82 | 66 80 | 68 73 | 67
Wind 4 mph SSW 6 mph South 8 mph South 8 mph SSW
Humidity 83% 59% 64% 81%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 19% 18% 23% 22%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:17 PM
Source: BestForecast at 9:38 AM EDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 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 73 | 66 85 | 67 83 | 68 74 | 68
Wind 6 mph SW 6 mph SSW 8 mph South 7 mph SSW
Humidity 79% 53% 61% 81%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 16% 17% 23% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
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May 21, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KILM) 82 °F 62 °F
Record (KILM) 94 °F (1933) 44 °F (2002)
Yesterday 80 °F 69 °F
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days: 10
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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 69.1 °F
Beaufort, NC 73.0 °F
Springmaid Pier, SC 71.1 °F
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Astronomy
May. 21, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:05 AM EDT 8:11 PM EDT
Civil Twilight 5:37 AM EDT 8:39 PM EDT
Nautical Twilight 5:03 AM EDT 9:14 PM EDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:26 AM EDT 9:51 PM EDT
Moon 4:31 PM EDT 3:22 AM EDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 02m
Length of Day
14h 05m
Tomorrow will be 1m 17s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 83% of the Moon is Illuminated
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80 °F
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78 °F
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56 °F
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56 °F
Franklin
59 °F
Asheville
59 °F
North Wilkesboro
59 °F
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Wilmington 75 °F Mostly Cloudy 10:53 AM EDT
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Wind Speed: 7.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 270° (West)
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METAR KILM 211453Z 20007KT 10SM BKN110 24/19 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP189 T02390194 51004

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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
wilmington, Wilmington, NC 74.0 °F - 64 °F 70% West  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 11:20 AM EDT Normal  
NOS_NWLON Wilmington, NC , Wilmington, NC 74 °F - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 10:54 AM EDT MADIS
NC STATE PORTS, WILMINGTON, NC 77.3 °F - 72 °F 84% SE  at  5.7 mph 0.00 in / hr 12 ft 11:21 AM EDT Normal  
CHURCHILL ESTATES, WILMINGTON, NC 77.3 °F - 69 °F 76% South  at  5.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 1:22 PM GST Rapid Fire  
Kings Grant, Wilmington, NC 77.8 °F - 70 °F 76% South  at  5.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 35 ft 11:22 AM EDT Rapid Fire
UNCW, Wilmington, NC 77.1 °F - 70 °F 79% West  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 62 ft 11:20 AM EDT Normal  
Olde Well Loop, Wilmington, NC 78.7 °F - 70 °F 76% SSE  at  0.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 39 ft 11:22 AM EDT Rapid Fire
Alamosa Place, Wilmington, NC 81.1 °F - 69 °F 67% SW  at  1.6 mph 0.00 in / hr 46 ft 11:19 AM EDT Normal  
APRSWXNET Wilmington NC , Wilmington, NC 73 °F - 72 °F 98% East  at  0 mph 0.00 in / hr 22 ft 11:03 AM EDT MADIS
Cove Point, Wilmington, NC 76.1 °F - 71 °F 84% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 26 ft 11:22 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
Halcyon Forest, Wilmington, NC 77.7 °F - 71 °F 79% NNE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 31 ft 11:22 AM EDT Rapid Fire
Monkey Junction, Wilmington, NC 73.5 °F - 67 °F 81% South  at  1.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 11:18 AM EDT Normal  
Middle Sound Loop Rd, Wilmington, NC 76.6 °F - 68 °F 74% North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 11:19 AM EDT Normal
Courtney Pines, Wilmington, NC 77.7 °F - 70 °F 78% South  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 11:22 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
NERRS NERRS METEOROLOGICAL SITE AT NORTH, Wilmington, NC -40 °F -61 °F - 35% SW  at  7 mph 0.00 in / hr 5 ft 10:45 AM EDT MADIS
Waterford, Wilmington, NC 77.7 °F - 74 °F 87% South  at  0.0 mph - / hr 23 ft 11:17 AM EDT Normal  
WBLiveSurf.com, Wrightsville Beach, NC 73.0 °F - 73 °F 100% South  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6 ft 11:22 AM EDT Rapid Fire
Parmele Isle, Wrightsville Beach, NC 74.0 °F - 58 °F 58% SSE  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 35 ft 11:18 AM EDT Normal  
NOS_NWLON Wrightsville Beach, NC , Wrightsville Beach, NC 72 °F - - - SSW  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 10:54 AM EDT MADIS
Forest By The Sea, Carolina Beach, NC 72.2 °F - 70 °F 93% SSE  at  1.0 mph 0.05 in / hr 3 ft 11:13 AM EDT Normal
Bob's Appliance Repair, Bolivia, NC 78.0 °F - 74 °F 87% NW  at  3.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 39 ft 11:22 AM EDT Rapid Fire
RAWS SUNNY POINT NC, Kure Beach, NC 69 °F - 67 °F 94% South  at  2 mph 0.18 in / hr 29 ft 10:18 AM EDT MADIS
Darlings By The Sea, Kure Beach, NC 74.7 °F - 15 °F - North  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 16 ft 8:08 AM EDT Rapid Fire
MARITIME , Wrightsville Beach, NC 68 °F - - - SW  at  13 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 10:00 AM EDT MADIS
Castle Bay, Hampstead, NC 77.8 °F - 69 °F 75% South  at  10.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 33 ft 11:22 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
St. Helena, Burgaw, NC 79.9 °F - 73 °F 80% SSW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 49 ft 11:00 AM EDT Normal
Marker 3, Sound Side, Topsail Beach, NC 73.6 °F - 70 °F 89% SW  at  6.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 30 ft 11:22 AM EDT Rapid Fire  
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Public Information Statement
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 5:42 am EDT on May 21, 2013
this week will highlight relevant weather... and safety specific
public service announcements... for the recreational boating public.

Todays topic is marine forecasts.

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 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 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 3/4 inches 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.

Visit the National Weather Service Wilmington at
www.Weather.Gov/ilm.


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