Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Rainfall and Dangerous Heat

Severe thunderstorms are expected today and Friday from the upper Midwest, central Great Lakes into the Ohio and mid-Mississippi Valley's. In addition, heavy rainfall threat increases on Friday across the Ohio Valley. Meanwhile, early summer-like heat wave across portions of southern Texas with new daily records are forecast today and through the weekend; The heat spreads across the Gulf States. Read More >

Last Update: 900 PM EDT Thu May 15 2025

View Nearby Observations

For More Weather Information:

Morehead City, NC Local Forecast Office

13NM NNE Ocracoke NC

Marine Zone Forecast

Tonight

SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt late. Waves around 2 ft. A chance of showers and tstms early this evening, then a slight chance of showers late this evening.

Fri

SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon.

Fri Night

SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms.

Sat

SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms in the afternoon.

Sat Night

SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the evening. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms.

Sun

W winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

Sun Night

W winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

Mon

N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft in the morning, then 1 ft.

Mon Night

E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft after midnight.

Tue

NE winds around 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.