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Ian to Bring Life-Threatening Storm Surge and Hurricane Conditions By This Afternoon

The center of Ian will reach the coast of South Carolina today, and then move farther inland across eastern South Carolina and central North Carolina tonight and Saturday. There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge along the coasts of northeast Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas today. Hurricane-force winds are expected along the coasts of South Carolina and southeastern North Carolina. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wilmington International Airport (KILM)

Lat: 34.27°NLon: 77.9°WElev: 23ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist and Breezy

71°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NE 23 G 35 mph
Barometer 29.53 in (999.9 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 30 Sep 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Hampstead NC

Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
Flood Watch until October 1, 02:00am
Tornado Watch until September 30, 10:00pm
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Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
Flood Watch
Tornado Watch
  •  
    Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
    Flood Watch until October 1, 02:00am
    Tornado Watch until September 30, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple
    hazards in effect

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  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Tropical
    Storm
    Conditions
    Possible

    High: 78 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Tropical
    Storm
    Conditions
    Possible

    Low: 65 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers

    High: 79 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers

    Low: 61 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 78 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 58 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 70 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 54 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Tropical storm conditions possible. Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Hampstead NC
 34.36°N 77.71°W (Elev. 30 ft)
Last Update:
12:45 pm EDT Sep 30, 2022
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Sep 30, 2022-6pm EDT Oct 6, 2022
 
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