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Tropical Storm Ophelia Approaching the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Threats

Heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, high surf and rip currents that could be life threatening, will impact the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Meanwhile, strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to affect portions of the central U.S. including heavy to excessive rainfall through this weekend. For the Intermountain region, below normal temperatures and some snow for the higher elevations. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Currituck, Currituck County Airport (KONX)

Lat: 36.4°NLon: 76.02°WElev: 16ft.

Fog/Mist

74°F

23°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 29.66 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 23 Sep 4:45 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Currituck County Airport NC

Storm Surge Warning until further notice
Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
Flood Watch until September 24, 04:00am
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Storm Surge Warning until further notice
Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
Flood Watch
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    Storm Surge Warning until further notice
    Tropical Storm Warning until further notice
    Flood Watch until September 24, 04:00am

    NOW: Multiple
    hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 68. Breezy, with an east wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

    Low: 68 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 77. Windy, with a south wind 28 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Heavy Rain
    and Windy

    High: 77 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of rain between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance Rain

    Low: 64 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 79 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 65 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 78 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 65 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 75 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 68. Breezy, with an east wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 77. Windy, with a south wind 28 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of rain between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Currituck County Airport NC
 36.4°N 76.01°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
9:49 pm EDT Sep 22, 2023
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Sep 23, 2023-6pm EDT Sep 29, 2023
 
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