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Hourly forecast
Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Southport, North Carolina 28461. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.
86°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms29% rain
84°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms33% rain82°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms25% rain81°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms31% rain
80°Partly Cloudy13% rain80°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms17% rain79°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms22% rain78°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms28% rainNext 24 hours
Rain Timeline
Most likely around 3 PM. Expected type: Thunderstorms.
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Official NWS outlook
7-Day Forecast
Today
90°74°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 33%
- Wind
- S 8 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:40 AM
- Sunset
- 7:51 PM
Mon
89°72°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 43%
- Wind
- S 2 to 9 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:41 AM
- Sunset
- 7:50 PM
Tue
88°74°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 36%
- Wind
- NE 2 to 6 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:42 AM
- Sunset
- 7:49 PM
Wed
88°75°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 57%
- Wind
- SE 2 to 9 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:42 AM
- Sunset
- 7:47 PM
Thu
89°75°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
- Precipitation
- 59%
- Wind
- SW 5 to 12 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:43 AM
- Sunset
- 7:46 PM
Fri
89°74°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 57%
- Wind
- SW 6 to 10 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:44 AM
- Sunset
- 7:45 PM
Sat
88°74°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 53%
- Wind
- SW 2 to 7 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:45 AM
- Sunset
- 7:44 PM
Forecasts, icons, precipitation, wind, and alerts are from the National Weather Service. Sunrise and sunset are calculated locally for the selected coordinates.
Weather for a healthier day
Healthy Weather
Real Feel94°F
Use caution walking outside
Consider a shorter outing, adjust clothing, and check radar and alerts first.
WindSW11 mph
Best walk timeNo clearly better outdoor window today
The official hourly forecast shows similar weather impacts across the available hours. Shorten or move plans indoors if conditions are uncomfortable, and check active alerts before leaving.
Official EPA AirNowLocal air qualitySouthport, North Carolina 28461View AQI +
More weather details
Wind gusts18mph
Rain now29%next hour
Humidity79%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast
Wind impact: Noticeable breeze with generally minor outdoor impact.
“Better weather window” is planning guidance based on official NWS data—not a promise of safe conditions. Review active alerts and radar before leaving.
Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gust18 mph
Pressure29.91 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance40%
Dew point77°F
Active alertsNone
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