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Hourly forecast
Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Sunset Beach, North Carolina 28468. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.
85°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms28% rain
84°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms29% rain83°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms26% rain82°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms16% rain
80°Partly Cloudy13% rain79°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms18% rain78°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms21% rain78°Partly Cloudy12% rainNext 24 hours
Rain Timeline
Most likely around 3 PM, 4 PM. Expected type: Thunderstorms.
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Official NWS outlook
7-Day Forecast
Today
88°74°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 29%
- Wind
- S 9 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:42 AM
- Sunset
- 7:53 PM
Mon
88°72°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 51%
- Wind
- S 2 to 9 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:43 AM
- Sunset
- 7:52 PM
Tue
88°74°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 31%
- Wind
- NE 5 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:44 AM
- Sunset
- 7:51 PM
Wed
88°74°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 53%
- Wind
- E 2 to 8 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:45 AM
- Sunset
- 7:49 PM
Thu
88°75°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 54%
- Wind
- SW 3 to 10 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:45 AM
- Sunset
- 7:48 PM
Fri
88°74°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 64%
- Wind
- SW 5 to 9 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:46 AM
- Sunset
- 7:47 PM
Sat
88°74°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- Precipitation
- 53%
- Wind
- SW 1 to 6 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:47 AM
- Sunset
- 7:46 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 Feel96°F
Use caution walking outside
Consider a shorter outing, adjust clothing, and check radar and alerts first.
WindSW15 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 qualitySunset Beach, North Carolina 28468View AQI +
More weather details
Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now28%next hour
Humidity84%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 gustNot reported
Pressure29.91 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance51%
Dew point79°F
Active alertsNone
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