Sunset nearshore
NDBC buoy 41024
Observed , 51 minutes ago
Hazardous
Gale Warning in effect. Light N winds at 10 kn gusting to 12 kn. Water 82°F, air 73°F. Next low tide at 12:13 AM (0 ft). Tonight: NE Winds 20 To 25 Kt, Increasing To 25 To 30 Kt Late This Evening And Overnight.
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Gale Warning issued September 23 at 1:13PM EDT until September 25 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast North Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Speed
9.7kn
Gust
12kn
Direction
350° N
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours9.7 to 9.7 kn
Air temp
73°F
70 to 76°F today
Water temp
82°F
82 to 82°F today
Pressure
1017mbar
Tendency
Steady
3 hour change
0 mbar
Last 11 hours1017 to 1018 mbar
Tides
Next low
12:13 AM
0.3 ft
Then high
6:12 AM
4.5 ft
Predicted, Sunset Beach Pier0.3 to 4.9 ft
Zone forecast
Tonight
NE Winds 20 To 25 Kt, Increasing To 25 To 30 Kt Late This Evening And Overnight. Seas 5 To 7 Ft. Wave Detail: N 7 Ft At 5 Seconds And NE 3 Ft At 13 Seconds. A Slight Chance Of Tstms.
Thu
N Winds 25 To 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 35 Kt. Seas 5 To 7 Ft. Wave Detail: NE 7 Ft At 7 Seconds And E 6 Ft At 11 Seconds. A Slight Chance Of Showers And Tstms In The Morning, Then A Chance Of Showers And Tstms In The Afternoon.
Thu Night
N Winds 25 To 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 35 Kt. Seas 5 To 8 Ft. Wave Detail: E 8 Ft At 12 Seconds And N 6 Ft At 5 Seconds. A Chance Of Showers And Tstms In The Evening.
Synopsis
Expect hazardous marine conditions as low pressure strengthens off the Mid Atlantic and southern New England coasts before conditions gradually improve over the weekend as the system moves farther away.
NWS zone Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 70 to 76°F, pressure 1,017 to 1,018 mbar over the same window.
1 station within 30 NM
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How often does buoy 41024 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy 41024?
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Does this page show NOAA warnings for this area?
Watches, warnings, and advisories for Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 nm appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.
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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting waves. Conditions above come from the sensors it does carry, and the forecast, tides and sun times on this page are regional rather than measured at the buoy.
Station 41024
33°50'13" N 78°28'37" W · owned and maintained by CORMP
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