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NDBC buoy 44079
Observed , 2 hours ago
Hazardous
Gale Warning in effect. Strong NE winds at 25 kn. High seas seas at 15 ft with from the ENE. Pressure falling at 1,018.2 mbar. Air 75°F. Tonight: NE Winds Around 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 40 Kt.
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Gale Warning issued September 23 at 3:20PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Duck to Cape Hatteras, and the offshore waters from Duck to Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Speed
25kn
Direction
50° NE
Trend
Steady
Last 10 hours21 to 27 kn
Waves
15ft
Direction
65° ENE
Last 9 hours11 to 16 ft
Air temp
75°F
Last 10 hours75 to 78°F
Pressure
1018mbar
Tendency
Steady
3 hour change
-0.2 mbar
Last 10 hours1018 to 1019 mbar
Zone forecast
Tonight
NE Winds Around 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 40 Kt. Seas 13 To 17 Ft, Building To 14 To 19 Ft After Midnight. A Chance Of Showers With A Slight Chance Of Tstms.
Thu
NE Winds Around 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 40 Kt. Seas 15 To 20 Ft. A Chance Of Showers. A Slight Chance Of Tstms In The Afternoon.
Thu Night
N Winds 25 To 30 Kt With Gusts Up To 40 Kt. Seas 15 To 20 Ft. A Slight Chance Of Tstms In The Evening. A Chance Of Showers.
Synopsis
Dangerous boating conditions developing across our waters today as a coastal low impacts the region. NE’rly winds will continue to strengthen, peaking tonight through Thursday night before gradually weakening. Gale warnings in effect for most area waters. Very dangerous seas of 10-20 feet are expected in conjunction with the gales.
NWS zone Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 9 hours. Air 75 to 78°F, pressure 1,018 to 1,019 mbar over the same window.
3 stations within 30 NM
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Get Buoycast for iPhoneCommon questions
How often does buoy 44079 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes. Wave height and period update about every 30 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy 44079?
Buoycast Pro lets you set your own limits on wind, waves or pressure and sends a threshold notification when this buoy crosses them.
Does this page show NOAA warnings for this area?
Watches, warnings, and advisories for Waters from Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC from 20 to 60 NM appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.
Can I see the forecast against what buoy 44079 measured?
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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting water temperature. 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 44079
36°10'30" N 74°49'37" W · owned and maintained by NSF Ocean Observatories Initiative
Measured on the water by 1,000+ NOAA buoys. Observations from the National Data Buoy Center, forecasts and advisories from the National Weather Service. Not for navigation.