Cape Lookout Bight, NC Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day Sky High / Low Precip Wind Humidity
Sun
Aug 2 		PM Thunderstorms/Wind
Close Hourly 		85º / 79º 64% SSW 25 mph 82%
11am Mostly Cloudy/Wind 84º 16% S 23 mph 81%
12pm Mostly Cloudy/Wind 84º 17% S 23 mph 79%
1pm Mostly Cloudy/Wind 84º 16% SSW 25 mph 81%
2pm Mostly Cloudy/Wind 83º 14% SSW 25 mph 83%
3pm Mostly Cloudy/Wind 83º 24% SSW 24 mph 84%
4pm Thunderstorms/Wind 83º 64% SSW 24 mph 83%
5pm Cloudy/Wind 82º 12% SSW 25 mph 82%
6pm Mostly Cloudy/Wind 83º 20% SSW 24 mph 81%
7pm Scattered Thunderstorms/Wind 83º 43% SSW 24 mph 81%
8pm Scattered Thunderstorms/Wind 82º 48% SSW 24 mph 84%
9pm Cloudy/Wind 81º 20% SSW 23 mph 84%
10pm Cloudy/Wind 82º 15% SSW 23 mph 84%
11pm Cloudy/Wind 82º 18% SSW 23 mph 84%
Mon
Aug 3 		Thunderstorms/Wind
View Hourly 		82º / 78º 100% SSW 24 mph 86%
12am Scattered Thunderstorms/Wind 82º 58% SSW 23 mph 83%
1am Heavy Thunderstorms/Wind 81º 83% SSW 24 mph 86%
2am Thunderstorms/Wind 81º 74% SSW 24 mph 84%
3am Thunderstorms/Wind 81º 86% SSW 22 mph 84%
4am Thunderstorms/Wind 81º 96% SSW 25 mph 85%
5am Thunderstorms/Wind 80º 86% SSW 22 mph 87%
6am Thunderstorms/Wind 80º 77% SSW 20 mph 85%
7am Thunderstorms 80º 82% SSW 19 mph 84%
8am Thunderstorms/Wind 80º 100% SSW 21 mph 87%
9am Thunderstorms/Wind 80º 88% SSW 21 mph 87%
10am Thunderstorms/Wind 81º 79% SSW 21 mph 85%
11am Thunderstorms/Wind 81º 74% SSW 23 mph 86%
12pm Thunderstorms/Wind 81º 86% SSW 22 mph 88%
1pm Thunderstorms/Wind 81º 68% SSW 23 mph 86%
2pm Thunderstorms/Wind 81º 68% SSW 23 mph 86%
3pm Showers/Wind 81º 44% SSW 23 mph 85%
4pm Showers/Wind 81º 45% SSW 23 mph 85%
5pm Showers/Wind 81º 42% SSW 22 mph 85%
6pm Cloudy/Wind 81º 24% SSW 21 mph 85%
7pm Showers/Wind 81º 37% SSW 20 mph 85%
8pm Cloudy 80º 24% SSW 19 mph 86%
9pm Showers 80º 39% SSW 19 mph 87%
10pm Cloudy 80º 24% SSW 18 mph 86%
11pm Mostly Cloudy 81º 24% SSW 16 mph 84%
Tue
Aug 4 		Thunderstorms
View Hourly 		82º / 79º 88% SSW 14 mph 85%
12am Mostly Cloudy 81º 24% SSW 17 mph 85%
1am Scattered Thunderstorms 81º 37% SSW 17 mph 85%
2am Scattered Thunderstorms 80º 59% SSW 16 mph 87%
3am Thunderstorms 80º 86% SSW 14 mph 88%
4am Thunderstorms 79º 98% SSW 16 mph 89%
5am Thunderstorms 79º 96% SSW 15 mph 88%
6am Thunderstorms 79º 95% SSW 14 mph 90%
7am Thunderstorms 79º 72% SW 13 mph 89%
8am Thunderstorms 79º 71% SW 13 mph 88%
9am Thunderstorms 79º 74% SSW 12 mph 87%
10am Thunderstorms 80º 89% SSW 13 mph 86%
Wed
Aug 5 		Thundershowers 84º / 79º 68% SSW 14 mph 80%
Thu
Aug 6 		AM Thunderstorms 84º / 80º 63% SSW 11 mph 81%
Fri
Aug 7 		Isolated Thunderstorms 85º / 80º 31% S 11 mph 78%
Sat
Aug 8 		Mostly Cloudy 85º / 78º 24% S 11 mph 76%
Sun
Aug 9 		Scattered Thunderstorms 83º / 78º 57% SSW 13 mph 78%

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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for Cape Lookout Bight, NC

Today
High : 83ºF
S wind 17 to 19 kt, with gusts as high as 27 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Seas 1 ft building to 4 ft.
Tonight
Low : 80ºF
SSW wind 18 to 20 kt, with gusts as high as 27 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Seas 1 ft building to 5 ft.
Monday
High : 82ºF
SSW wind 19 to 21 kt, with gusts as high as 28 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Seas 1 ft building to 4 ft.
Monday Night
Low : 80ºF
SSW wind 15 to 19 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Seas 4 ft subsiding to 1 ft.
Tuesday
High : 83ºF
SW wind around 12 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Seas 3 ft subsiding to 1 ft or less.
Tuesday Night
Low : 80ºF
S wind around 11 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Seas 2 ft subsiding to 1 ft or less.
Wednesday
High : 85ºF
SSW wind 8 to 11 kt. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm. Seas 2 ft subsiding to 1 ft or less.
Wednesday Night
Low : 80ºF
S wind around 10 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Seas 2 ft subsiding to 1 ft or less.
Thursday
High : 85ºF
S wind 7 to 9 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Seas 2 ft subsiding to 1 ft or less.

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    Wind Speed Forecast for Cape Lookout Bight, NC

    SundayMondayTuesday
    Wind Speed (MPH) 232424232219232320161413
    3pm7pm11pm3am7am11am3pm7pm11pm3am7am11am
    MPH 232424232219232320161413
    DIR SSSWSSWSSWSSWSSWSSWSSWSSWSSWSSWSW

    Current Weather Conditions In Cape Lookout Bight, NC

    As Of: 38 minutes ago

    • 84ºF
    • 95ºF
    • 23mph
    • 0º (S)
    • 29mph
    • Mostly Cloudy/Wind
    • 10mi
    • 29.91"
    • 81%
    • 0ºF

    The weather right now in Cape Lookout Bight, NC is Mostly Cloudy/Wind. The current temperature is 84°F, and the expected high and low for today, Sunday, August 2, 2026, are 85° high temperature and 79°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 23 miles per hour, and coming from the South. The wind is gusting to 29 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 95° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 16 percent, with current humidity at 81 percent, and air pressure at 29.91 in. Visibility is 10 nautical miles. There are 3 current weather alert(s).

    Weather Alerts
    Beach Hazard Statement - 4:07am Sun Aug 2 2026

    ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

    WHAT: Strong longshore currents in the surf zone.

    WHERE: The beaches from Oregon Inlet to Surf City.

    WHEN: Through this evening.

    IMPACTS: Strong longshore currents will create dangerous
    swimming conditions.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip
    currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas. In many
    cases, the longshore current is strong enough to prevent swimmers
    from being able to keep their feet on the bottom making it
    difficult to return to shore.

    &&

    Flood Watch - 2:05am Sun Aug 2 2026

    ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

    WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

    WHERE: Portions of coastal North Carolina, including the following
    areas, Coastal Onslow, East Carteret, Hatteras Island, Inland
    Onslow, Jones, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Northern Outer Banks,
    Ocracoke Island, Pamlico, Southern Craven and West Carteret.

    WHEN: From Sunday night through Monday afternoon.

    IMPACTS: Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS: - Numerous to widespread heavy showers and thunderstorms are
    expected along coastal North Carolina Sunday night through Monday
    afternoon. Widespread 1 to 3 inches of rain is forecast in the
    watch area, with locally higher values possible where slow moving
    showers and thunderstorms linger.
    - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
    Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
    to take action should flooding develop.

    &&

    Small Craft Advisory - 2:25am Sun Aug 2 2026

    ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT MONDAY...

    WHAT: Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
    seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

    WHERE: The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

    WHEN: From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT Monday.

    IMPACTS: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
    vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

    &&