Beach Hazards Statement
Starts in 9 h 17 min
When
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.
Where
Coastal Onslow County.
Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
What, impacts and precautionsHide details
What
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents.
Impacts
Up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Additional details
Tide levels will continue to rise with a King Tide Cycle in place through the upcoming work-week. The morning high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides. King Tides peak Tuesday and Wednesday.
Precautionary actions
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Areas: Coastal Onslow
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Ends in 3 days 15 h
When
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 8 AM EDT Sunday through Sunday evening.
Where
Coastal Onslow County.
Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC
What, impacts and precautionsHide details
What
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents.
Impacts
Up to 1 to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Additional details
Tide levels will continue to rise with a King Tide Cycle in place through the upcoming work-week. The morning high tide will be the highest of the two daily tides. King Tides peak Tuesday and Wednesday.
Precautionary actions
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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Areas: Coastal Onslow
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Observed 10:05 PM EDT at KOAJ

Sneads Ferry, NC weather

Mostly clear and 59°15°.

Forecasts agree

Now 59°15°

Mostly clear

Wind: 12 mph19 km/h; From the north-northeast. Gusts to 28 mph45 km/h around 10 AM
Dew point: 54°12°; Comfortable
UV tomorrow: 5Moderate; Moderate 12–5 PM · peak 5
Air today: 38Good; EPA forecast · Ozone
Pressure: 30.42 inHg1030 hPa; Rising slowly · +0.02 inHg+0.6 hPa in 3 h

No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.

From forecast models

Next 48 hours

Good hours for

Low 56°13° tomorrow at 6 AM
Gusts to 28 mph45 km/h tomorrow 9 AM–8 PM
High 69°21° tomorrow at noon

TonightDown to 57°14° by 5 AM · Clear
Tomorrow morningUp to 68°20° by 11 AM · gusts to 28 mph45 km/h · Clear
Tomorrow afternoonNear 69°21° · gusts to 27 mph43 km/h · Clear
Tomorrow nightDown to 55°13° by 5 AM · gusts to 27 mph43 km/h · Clear
Monday morningUp to 64°18° by 11 AM · Clear
Monday afternoonNear 67°19° · Clear
Monday nightDown to 60°16° by 9 PM · Clear

Hourly forecast, next 48 hours, in the place's local time
Hour	Conditions	Temperature	Feels like	Precipitation	Wind	Humidity	Cloud cover	UV index
Sat 10p	Clear	61°16° (likely 58°14° to 61°16°)	61°16°	0%	17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph37 km/h	81%	13%	0
Sat 11p	Clear	60°16° (likely 57°14° to 61°16°)	60°16°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 20 mph33 km/h	87%	18%	0
Sun 12a	Clear	60°16° (likely 56°13° to 60°16°)	60°16°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 21 mph34 km/h	87%	25%	0
Sun 1a	Mostly clear	60°16° (likely 57°14° to 60°16°)	60°16°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 24 mph38 km/h	87%	19%	0
Sun 2a	Clear	60°16° (likely 56°13° to 60°16°)	60°16°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h	87%	11%	0
Sun 3a	Clear	59°15° (likely 56°13° to 59°15°)	59°15°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h	90%	8%	0
Sun 4a	Clear	58°14° (likely 56°13° to 60°16°)	58°14°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 22 mph36 km/h	93%	28%	0
Sun 5a	Clear	57°14° (likely 55°13° to 60°16°)	57°14°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h	96%	10%	0
Sun 6a	Clear	56°13° (likely 55°13° to 60°16°)	56°13°	0%	12 mph19 km/h from NE, gusts 22 mph36 km/h	96%	11%	0
Sun 7a	Sunny	56°13° (likely 56°13° to 60°16°)	56°13°	0%	12 mph19 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph36 km/h	96%	10%	0
Sun 8a	Sunny	57°14° (likely 56°13° to 61°16°)	57°14°	0%	12 mph19 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph38 km/h	93%	11%	0
Sun 9a	Sunny	60°16° (likely 60°16° to 64°18°)	60°16°	0%	13 mph21 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph44 km/h	84%	8%	1
Sun 10a	Sunny	64°18° (likely 64°18° to 67°19°)	64°18°	0%	15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 28 mph45 km/h	73%	9%	1
Sun 11a	Sunny	68°20° (likely 68°20° to 70°21°)	68°20°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 28 mph46 km/h	63%	10%	2
Sun 12p	Sunny	69°21° (likely 69°21° to 71°22°)	69°21°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph44 km/h	61%	10%	3
Sun 1p	Sunny	69°21° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°)	69°21°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph44 km/h	61%	12%	4
Sun 2p	Sunny	69°21° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°)	69°21°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph43 km/h	59%	17%	5
Sun 3p	Sunny	69°21° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°)	69°21°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph43 km/h	59%	20%	4
Sun 4p	Sunny	69°21° (likely 69°21° to 71°22°)	69°21°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	59%	15%	3
Sun 5p	Sunny	68°20° (likely 68°20° to 69°21°)	68°20°	0%	15 mph24 km/h from NE, gusts 26 mph41 km/h	59%	14%	2
Sun 6p	Clear	66°19° (likely 64°18° to 67°19°)	66°19°	0%	14 mph23 km/h from NE, gusts 27 mph43 km/h	63%	12%	1
Sun 7p	Clear	64°18° (likely 61°16° to 65°18°)	64°18°	0%	13 mph21 km/h from NE, gusts 25 mph41 km/h	67%	9%	0
Sun 8p	Clear	62°17° (likely 59°15° to 63°17°)	62°17°	0%	12 mph19 km/h from NE, gusts 23 mph37 km/h	72%	7%	0
Sun 9p	Clear	61°16° (likely 58°14° to 62°17°)	61°16°	0%	17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 21 mph34 km/h	75%	5%	0
Sun 10p	Clear	60°16° (likely 56°13° to 60°16°)	60°16°	0%	17 mph27 km/h from NE, gusts 21 mph34 km/h	78%	6%	0
Sun 11p	Clear	59°15° (likely 55°13° to 59°15°)	59°15°	0%	16 mph26 km/h from NE, gusts 21 mph34 km/h	78%	9%	0
Mon 12a	Clear	58°14° (likely 55°13° to 58°14°)	58°14°	0%	15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 21 mph34 km/h	80%	11%	0
Mon 1a	Clear	57°14° (likely 54°12° to 58°14°)	57°14°	0%	15 mph24 km/h from N, gusts 19 mph31 km/h	83%	7%	0
Mon 2a	Clear	57°14° (likely 53°12° to 57°14°)	57°14°	0%	14 mph23 km/h from N, gusts 19 mph31 km/h	83%	5%	0
Mon 3a	Clear	56°13° (likely 53°12° to 57°14°)	56°13°	0%	14 mph23 km/h from N, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	86%	7%	0
Mon 4a	Clear	56°13° (likely 52°11° to 56°13°)	56°13°	0%	14 mph23 km/h from N, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	86%	8%	0
Mon 5a	Clear	55°13° (likely 52°11° to 56°13°)	55°13°	0%	14 mph23 km/h from N, gusts 19 mph31 km/h	90%	8%	0
Mon 6a	Clear	55°13° (likely 51°11° to 55°13°)	55°13°	0%	14 mph23 km/h from N, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	90%	10%	0
Mon 7a	Sunny	54°12° (likely 51°11° to 55°13°)	54°12°	0%	13 mph21 km/h from N, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	93%	10%	0
Mon 8a	Sunny	54°12° (likely 51°11° to 55°13°)	54°12°	0%	13 mph21 km/h from N, gusts 21 mph34 km/h	93%	14%	0
Mon 9a	Sunny	56°13° (likely 55°13° to 57°14°)	56°13°	0%	13 mph21 km/h from N, gusts 22 mph35 km/h	86%	13%	1
Mon 10a	Sunny	60°16° (likely 59°15° to 61°16°)	60°16°	0%	13 mph21 km/h from N, gusts 21 mph34 km/h	75%	2%	2
Mon 11a	Sunny	64°18° (likely 64°18° to 65°18°)	64°18°	0%	12 mph19 km/h from N, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	67%	2%	3
Mon 12p	Sunny	66°19° (likely 66°19° to 68°20°)	66°19°	0%	10 mph16 km/h from N, gusts 18 mph28 km/h	63%	2%	5
Mon 1p	Sunny	68°20° (likely 68°20° to 70°21°)	68°20°	0%	9 mph14 km/h from N, gusts 16 mph26 km/h	59%	2%	5
Mon 2p	Sunny	69°21° (likely 69°21° to 71°22°)	69°21°	0%	8 mph13 km/h from N, gusts 14 mph23 km/h	55%	5%	5
Mon 3p	Sunny	69°21° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°)	69°21°	0%	7 mph11 km/h from N, gusts 13 mph21 km/h	55%	6%	4
Mon 4p	Sunny	69°21° (likely 69°21° to 72°22°)	69°21°	0%	7 mph11 km/h from NE, gusts 12 mph19 km/h	53%	6%	3
Mon 5p	Sunny	67°19° (likely 67°19° to 70°21°)	67°19°	0%	7 mph11 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h	56%	6%	2
Mon 6p	Clear	65°18° (likely 65°18° to 68°20°)	65°18°	0%	7 mph11 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h	60%	3%	1
Mon 7p	Clear	63°17° (likely 61°16° to 64°18°)	63°17°	0%	7 mph11 km/h from NE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h	67%	0%	0
Mon 8p	Clear	61°16° (likely 59°15° to 62°17°)	61°16°	0%	7 mph11 km/h from NE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h	72%	0%	0
Mon 9p	Clear	60°16° (likely 57°14° to 60°16°)	60°16°	0%	7 mph11 km/h from NE, gusts 7 mph12 km/h	75%	0%	0

Days ahead

Shaded: typical range for these dates (1991–2020)

Today, Oct 24. Sunny. High 71°22°, low 55°13°. Typical 73°23° / 51°11°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
1. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 60°16°
  Dry
2. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 57°14°
  Dry
Official NWS forecast
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
High, likely
70°21°–72°22°
Low, likely
53°12°–56°13°
Typical high / low
73°23° / 51°11°
Wind
19 mph30 km/h, gusts 33 mph53 km/h
UV peak
5
Tomorrow, Oct 25. Partly sunny. High 70°21°, low 53°12°. Typical 72°22° / 51°11°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 57°14°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 69°21°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 62°17°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 55°13°
  Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 12 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 12 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
High, likely
70°21°–72°22°
Low, likely
53°12°–59°15°
Typical high / low
72°22° / 51°11°
Wind
21 mph34 km/h, gusts 33 mph54 km/h
UV peak
5
Monday, Oct 26. Sunny. High 70°21°, low 48°9°. Typical 72°22° / 50°10°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 54°12°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 69°21°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 61°16°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 50°10°
  Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Night: Clear, with a low around 48. North wind around 7 mph.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
High, likely
70°21°–72°22°
Low, likely
48°9°–55°13°
Typical high / low
72°22° / 50°10°
Wind
13 mph22 km/h, gusts 27 mph43 km/h
UV peak
5
Tuesday, Oct 27. Sunny. High 73°23°, low 57°14°. Typical 72°22° / 50°10°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 49°9°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 72°22°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 62°16°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 58°14°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Night: Clear, with a low around 57.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
High, likely
71°22°–73°23°
Low, likely
48°9°–57°14°
Typical high / low
72°22° / 50°10°
Wind
9 mph14 km/h, gusts 21 mph33 km/h
UV peak
5
Wednesday, Oct 28. Partly sunny. High 74°23°, low 59°15°. Typical 72°22° / 50°10°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Mostly sunny, 59°15°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Partly sunny, 72°22°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Partly cloudy, 66°19°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 61°16°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
72°22°–74°23°
Low, likely
56°13°–59°15°
Typical high / low
72°22° / 50°10°
Wind
14 mph22 km/h, gusts 25 mph40 km/h
UV peak
5
Thursday, Oct 29. Cloudy. High 75°24°, low 58°14°. Typical 71°22° / 49°9°. Dry. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 62°16°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Partly sunny, 74°23°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 66°19°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 60°16°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
73°23°–76°24°
Low, likely
55°13°–64°18°
Typical high / low
71°22° / 49°9°
Wind
12 mph19 km/h, gusts 23 mph36 km/h
UV peak
5
Friday, Oct 30. Mostly sunny. High 76°24°, low 59°15°. Typical 71°22° / 49°9°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 60°16°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 74°23°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 66°19°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Partly cloudy, 60°15°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 76.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
72°22°–76°24°
Low, likely
56°13°–64°18°
Typical high / low
71°22° / 49°9°
Wind
13 mph22 km/h, gusts 21 mph34 km/h
UV peak
5
Saturday, Oct 31. Mostly sunny. High 75°24°, low 60°16°. Typical 71°22° / 48°9°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Mostly sunny, 59°15°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 75°24°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Partly cloudy, 67°20°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 65°18°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 75.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
High, likely
74°23°–75°24°
Low, likely
53°12°–65°18°
Typical high / low
71°22° / 48°9°
Wind
15 mph24 km/h, gusts 22 mph35 km/h
UV peak
4
Sunday, Nov 1. Cloudy. High 75°24°, low 64°18°. Typical 70°21° / 48°9°. Dry. Forecasts agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 65°19°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 76°24°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 69°21°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Cloudy, 66°19°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
High, likely
74°23°–76°24°
Low, likely
59°15°–70°21°
Typical high / low
70°21° / 48°9°
Wind
10 mph15 km/h, gusts 21 mph33 km/h
UV peak
4
Monday, Nov 2. Drizzle. High 77°25°, low 66°19°. Typical 70°21° / 48°9°. Rain 0.07 in1.8 mm, 20% chance. Mostly agree.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 68°20°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Mostly sunny, 77°25°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Drizzle, 71°21°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
High, likely
75°24°–80°27°
Low, likely
63°17°–72°22°
Typical high / low
70°21° / 48°9°
Wind
18 mph29 km/h, gusts 30 mph48 km/h
UV peak
3

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The outlook

Today
Dry, high 71°, low 55°.
Tomorrow
Dry, high 70°, low 53°.
Monday
Dry, high 70°, low 48°.
Rest of week
Mostly dry, highs 73–77°.

Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (MHX) (opens in a new tab)

What changed since yesterday

No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.

Radar

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Rivers

NOAA river gauges within 25 mi

Intracoastal Waterway at North Topsail Beach (in MLLW)

5.0 mi

Level: 2.3 ft

Reading from Sat 9:15 PM · NWS gauge page

Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway at Surf City Bridge

13 mi

Level: 1.9 ft

Reading from Sat 9:40 PM · NWS gauge page

New River at Jacksonville (in MLLW)

14 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 1.8 ft

Reading from Sat 9:25 PM · NWS gauge page

Queen Creek near Hubert

14 mi

Level: 2.4 ft

Reading from Sat 10:05 PM · NWS gauge page

For your home

What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.

Heating this week

About 71% less heating than a typical week.

This week 8Typical 29

Heating degree days, base 65°F

Comfort

Dry air outside (dew point 54°F).

Open the windows?

Today, 11:00 PM–2:00 AM

Good stretch to open the windows.

Is this typical?

NEW RIVER MCAF · official normals 1991–2020 · records 1955–2026

Oct 24, today vs a typical year

Today’s expected high is 2°1° colder than typical.

Last 7 days vs normal

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Sneads Ferry weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates

Sun & moon

Sun

Daylight: 11 h 1 min; Losing 1 min 57 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 11 min less
Golden hour: 5:49–6:39 PM; Morning 7:06–7:57 AM
Blue hour: 6:39–6:49 PM; Morning 6:57–7:06 AM; first light 6:57 AM

Stars tonight? Fair

Mostly clear 10:43 PM–4 AM, but the moon is 99% lit and up.

Moon

Waxing gibbous

98% lit · growing

Today: sets 5:37 AM · rises 5:19 PM
Full moon: Oct 26
New moon: Nov 9

Looking southeast from Sneads Ferry. Open water to the horizon.Skyline from USGS elevation data, heights drawn up to 6× taller. Sky, sun and moon as they are now.

2 active weather alerts

Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Flood Advisory