Active National Weather Service alert for Rodanthe, North Carolina 27968: Special Marine Warning. Special Marine Warning issued August 23 at 8:59PM EDT until August 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC Until Sun, 10:00 PM EDT.
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Special Marine Warning

Special Marine Warning issued August 23 at 8:59PM EDT until August 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC Expires Sun, 10:00 PM EDT.

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Rodanthe, North Carolina 27968

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81°Mostly Clear4% rain
81°Partly Cloudy2% rain
80°Mostly Clear1% rain
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78°Mostly Clear1% rain
78°Mostly Clear2% rain
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77°Clear2% rain

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Highest chance 29%

Scattered precipitation is possible. The highest official hourly chance is 29%; check the radar before heading out.

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High / low temperatures

Today

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81°75°

Mostly Clear

Precipitation
5%
Wind
SW 8 to 12 mph
Sunrise
6:29 AM
Sunset
7:44 PM

Mon

86°76°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
29%
Wind
S 7 to 12 mph
Sunrise
6:30 AM
Sunset
7:43 PM

Tue

84°77°

Sunny

Precipitation
10%
Wind
N 8 to 12 mph
Sunrise
6:30 AM
Sunset
7:42 PM

Wed

85°78°

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Precipitation
40%
Wind
E 9 to 14 mph
Sunrise
6:31 AM
Sunset
7:40 PM

Thu

86°78°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
59%
Wind
S 7 to 16 mph
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
7:39 PM

Fri

86°77°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Precipitation
58%
Wind
SW 13 mph
Sunrise
6:33 AM
Sunset
7:38 PM

Sat

85°77°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
43%
Wind
SW 6 to 9 mph
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Sunset
7:36 PM

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Real Feel86°F
Walking is not recommended now

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WindSW10 mph
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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now4%next hour
Humidity79%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast

Wind impact: Noticeable breeze with generally minor outdoor impact.

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Wind gustNot reported
Pressure
Visibility
Peak rain chance29%
Dew point74°F
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Special Marine Warning

Applies to: Pamlico SoundIssued by: NWS Newport/Morehead City NCSpecial Marine Warning issued August 23 at 8:59PM EDT until August 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Alert detailsSMWMHX The National Weather Service in Newport has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Pamlico Sound... * Until 1000 PM EDT. * At 859 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Engelhard, moving northeast at 20 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Engelhard, Pamlico Sound, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, and Rodanthe.
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