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Our Nor’easter will start to get going by tomorrow evening. I'm still expecting a Coastal Flooding risk along the Outer Banks. Winds along the Outer Banks will gust 30-45 MPH tomorrow; coastal flooding risk will begin by tomorrow evening, but based on the data, the greatest risk of moderate coastal flooding will be with high tide Thursday morning, Thursday night, and Friday morning. We will likely see flooding along Highway 12 on Pea Island, south of Oregon Inlet and potentially in Buxton. So...

Growing risk of Coastal Flooding along the Outer Banks

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Growing risk of Coastal Flooding along the Outer Banks

Our Nor’easter will start to get going by tomorrow evening. I'm still expecting a Coastal Flooding risk along the Outer Banks. Winds along the Outer Banks will gust 30-45 MPH tomorrow; coastal flooding risk will begin by tomorrow evening, but based on the data, the greatest risk of moderate coastal flooding will be with high tide Thursday morning, Thursday night, and Friday morning. We will likely see flooding along Highway 12 on Pea Island, south of Oregon Inlet and potentially in Buxton. So...

STATEWIDE SNAPSHOT

HOTTEST RIGHT NOW

74°F

Outer Banks

COOLEST RIGHT NOW

62°F

High Country

26 active alerts in effect for NC

No active alerts in North Carolina

Temps ranging from 62° in High Country to 74° in Outer Banks. Humid and muggy across most of the state with dew points in the upper 60s. Thunderstorms ongoing in 3 regions across the state. 26 active alerts in effect across NC.

Mountains

32°

Triad

32°

Central

32°

Charlotte

32°

Coastal

32°

OBX

32°

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August 11, 2026

Tropical Update: The tropics are beginning to get more active. Watching!

🌀 Tropical Update: Good afternoon, everyone. I'm sure everyone is sick of working on this fine Tuesday, so as you take your scroll break from work, I thought you'd love to read my tropical update. In true fashion as we head toward the start of schools/colleges, the tropics are coming alive, and this year is no different. I am, and forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are monitoring two main areas for potential tropical development in the Atlantic Ocean and two areas in the Pacific...

July 28, 2026

Weather Update: Some active weather potentially this afternoon and evening. Strong-to-severe storms can't be ruled out.

YOUR CURRENT CONDITIONS

Raleigh, NC

68°F

Chance Light Rain

FEELS LIKE

68°

HUMIDITY

93%

DEW POINT

66°

WIND

9 mph N

Outer Banks

Kill Devil Hills area

74°

H: 92°

74

Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Central NC

Raleigh area

68°

H: 101°

74

Sunny, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 8 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

High Country

Boone area

62°

H: 82°

64

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Coastal

Wilmington area

73°

H: 97°

78

Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind around 13 mph.

Piedmont Triad

Greensboro area

63°

H: 98°

72

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Mountains

Asheville area

67°

H: 90°

67

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Charlotte Metro

Charlotte area

70°

H: 97°

74

Sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 105. West southwest wind around 8 mph.

Foothills

Hickory area

68°

H: 96°

70

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 100. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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NWS Alert

Beach Hazards Statement

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:13 PM

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 10:04AM EDT until June 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC ONSET: Jun 14, 2:04 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 15, 12:00 AM UTC WHAT: Strong longshore currents in the surf zone. WHERE: The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City. INSTRUCTION: Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it difficult to return to shore.

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NWS Alert

Heat Advisory

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:13 PM

Heat Advisory issued June 14 at 11:12AM EDT until June 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC ONSET: Jun 14, 3:12 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 15, 12:00 AM UTC WHAT: Heat index values up to 104. WHERE: A portion of central North Carolina. INSTRUCTION: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

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NWS Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:13 PM

Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 14 at 2:13PM EDT until June 15 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC ONSET: Jun 15, 12:00 AM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 15, 2:00 AM UTC WHAT: Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE: The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. INSTRUCTION: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

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NWS Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:13 PM

Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 14 at 2:13PM EDT until June 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC ONSET: Jun 14, 10:00 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 15, 1:00 AM UTC WHAT: For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north longshore current. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE: Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. INSTRUCTION: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.

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NWS Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:13 PM

Coastal Flood Advisory issued June 14 at 2:13PM EDT until June 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC ONSET: Jun 14, 10:00 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 15, 1:00 AM UTC WHAT: For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE: Coastal Brunswick County. INSTRUCTION: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.

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NWS Alert

Beach Hazards Statement

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:12 PM

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 2:13PM EDT until June 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC ONSET: Jun 14, 6:13 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 15, 1:00 AM UTC WHAT: For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE: Coastal Brunswick County. INSTRUCTION: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.

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NWS Alert

Beach Hazards Statement

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:12 PM

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 2:13PM EDT until June 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC ONSET: Jun 14, 6:13 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 15, 1:00 AM UTC WHAT: For the Beach Hazards Statement, Strong south to north longshore current. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. WHERE: Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. INSTRUCTION: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.

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NWS Alert

Heat Advisory

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:12 PM

The Heat Advisory has been cancelled. ONSET: Jun 14, 10:25 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 14, 10:40 PM UTC

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NWS Alert

Special Weather Statement

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:11 PM

Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 6:32PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC ONSET: Jun 14, 10:32 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 14, 11:30 PM UTC WHAT: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE: Roanoke Rapids, Warrenton, Halifax, Scotland Neck, Dortches, Littleton, Red Oak, Enfield, Weldon, and Whitakers. INSTRUCTION: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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NWS Alert

Special Weather Statement

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:11 PM

Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 6:40PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC ONSET: Jun 14, 10:40 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 14, 11:30 PM UTC WHAT: Wind gusts up to 40 mph. WHERE: Robbinsville, Town Of Santeetlah, Smoky Mountains-Fontana Area, Lake Santeetlah, Fontana Lake, Fontana Village, Smoky Mountains-Twentymile Creek, Smoky Mountains-Kuwohi, Smoky Mountains-Deep Creek, and Wesser. INSTRUCTION: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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NWS Alert

Special Weather Statement

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:11 PM

Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 6:47PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC ONSET: Jun 14, 10:47 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 14, 11:30 PM UTC WHAT: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE: Lillington, Dunn, Angier, Godwin, Spring Lake, Erwin, Coats, Linden, Raven Rock State Park, and Pineview. INSTRUCTION: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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NWS Alert

Special Weather Statement

June 14, 2026 at 6:11:11 PM

Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 6:54PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC ONSET: Jun 14, 10:54 PM UTC EXPIRES: Jun 14, 11:30 PM UTC WHAT: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. WHERE: Lumberton, Dillon, Pembroke, Fairmont, Latta, Rowland, Hamer, South Of The Border, Barnesville, Buie, Purvis, Little Rock, Minturn, Elrod, Raemon, Proctorville, Mcdonald, Orrum, Raynham, and Mcleod Medical Center. INSTRUCTION: If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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