Heavy Precipitation Continues for the Northwest; Warmer Temperatures for the Center of the Nation

Atmospheric river of heavy precipitation, strong winds and high surf continues for the Northwest portion of the country. Meanwhile, warming temperatures are expected for the center of the nation where several record highs are in the forecast. Looking ahead into the weekend, a strong cold front is expected to sweep through the eastern two-thirds of the country with heavy rain and thunderstorms.
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Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Wilmington, NC Local Forecast Office

Buoy Off Carolina Beach MR

Marine Point Forecast

[NOTICE]

Today

NNW 19kt
2-3ft

Small Craft Advisory
Tonight

NNW 14kt
2ft

Small Craft Advisory
Thursday

N 9kt
1-2ft
Thursday
Night
W 10kt
1-2ft
Friday

WSW 10kt
1-2ft
Friday
Night
SW 8kt
1-2ft
Saturday

SSE 7kt
1-2ft
Saturday
Night
S 13kt
2-3ft
Sunday

S 21kt
6ft

Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 6:28 am EST Dec 6, 2023
Forecast Valid: 10am EST Dec 6, 2023-6pm EST Dec 12, 2023

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Detailed Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EST THIS MORNING

Today

NNW wind 16 to 19 kt. Sunny. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Tonight

NNW wind 10 to 14 kt. Clear. Seas around 2 ft.

Thursday

N wind 6 to 9 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Sunny. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

Thursday Night

W wind 8 to 10 kt. Mostly clear. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

Friday

W wind 7 to 10 kt becoming SW in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

Friday Night

SW wind 5 to 8 kt becoming W after midnight. Mostly cloudy. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

Saturday

Variable winds less than 5 kt becoming SSE 5 to 7 kt in the morning. Partly sunny. Seas 1 to 2 ft.

Saturday Night

S wind 8 to 13 kt. A chance of showers. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Sunday

S wind 14 to 17 kt increasing to 18 to 21 kt in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 kt. Showers likely. Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft.

*Notices:

This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.