Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day Sky High / Low Precip Wind Humidity
Sun
Aug 2 		Scattered Thunderstorms/Wind
Close Hourly 		84º / 78º 57% SSW 22 mph 81%
4am Clear 82º 6% S 9 mph 84%
5am Clear 83º 24% S 9 mph 82%
6am Scattered Thunderstorms 83º 46% S 10 mph 82%
7am Partly Cloudy 82º 14% SSW 11 mph 82%
8am Mostly Cloudy 83º 15% SSW 13 mph 84%
9am Mostly Cloudy 82º 15% SSW 15 mph 83%
10am Mostly Cloudy 83º 23% SSW 17 mph 79%
11am Scattered Thunderstorms 84º 39% SSW 19 mph 79%
12pm Scattered Thunderstorms 83º 57% SSW 19 mph 82%
1pm Scattered Thunderstorms/Wind 83º 42% SSW 21 mph 81%
2pm Scattered Thunderstorms/Wind 84º 45% SSW 21 mph 80%
3pm Mostly Cloudy/Wind 83º 24% SSW 21 mph 81%
4pm Mostly Cloudy/Wind 84º 22% SSW 22 mph 79%
5pm Mostly Cloudy/Wind 84º 22% SSW 22 mph 79%
6pm Scattered Thunderstorms/Wind 83º 53% SSW 22 mph 81%
7pm Thunderstorms/Wind 82º 60% SSW 21 mph 83%
8pm Cloudy/Wind 81º 23% SSW 20 mph 85%
9pm Mostly Cloudy 81º 17% SSW 19 mph 85%
10pm Thunderstorms/Wind 81º 67% SSW 20 mph 86%
11pm Thunderstorms 81º 72% SSW 19 mph 85%
Mon
Aug 3 		Thunderstorms
View Hourly 		81º / 78º 89% SSW 20 mph 88%
12am Thunderstorms 80º 66% SSW 19 mph 86%
1am Thunderstorms 81º 75% SSW 19 mph 85%
2am Thunderstorms/Wind 81º 92% SSW 23 mph 85%
3am Thunderstorms 81º 87% SSW 19 mph 85%
4am Thunderstorms/Wind 80º 89% SSW 20 mph 86%
5am Thunderstorms/Wind 79º 100% SSW 20 mph 87%
6am Thunderstorms/Wind 79º 97% SW 20 mph 88%
7am Thunderstorms 79º 90% SW 19 mph 88%
8am Thunderstorms 79º 77% SSW 16 mph 90%
9am Thunderstorms 80º 63% SSW 15 mph 90%
10am Thunderstorms 80º 80% SSW 17 mph 90%
11am Heavy Thunderstorms 80º 88% SSW 18 mph 91%
12pm Thunderstorms 80º 85% SSW 17 mph 90%
1pm Rain 80º 70% SSW 19 mph 88%
2pm Showers 81º 52% SSW 19 mph 87%
3pm Showers/Wind 81º 54% SSW 20 mph 87%
4pm Showers 81º 36% SSW 19 mph 86%
5pm Showers 81º 36% SSW 18 mph 85%
6pm Cloudy 81º 24% SSW 18 mph 85%
7pm Cloudy 80º 22% SSW 17 mph 86%
8pm Cloudy 80º 24% SSW 16 mph 87%
9pm Cloudy 80º 21% SSW 15 mph 87%
10pm Mostly Cloudy 80º 22% SSW 15 mph 88%
11pm Showers 80º 36% SSW 14 mph 87%
Tue
Aug 4 		Thundershowers
View Hourly 		82º / 78º 82% SSW 14 mph 84%
12am Showers 80º 53% SSW 14 mph 89%
1am Scattered Thunderstorms 80º 50% SSW 14 mph 88%
2am Scattered Thunderstorms 80º 59% SSW 12 mph 89%
3am Thunderstorms 79º 62% SSW 12 mph 90%
Wed
Aug 5 		Thunderstorms 84º / 79º 75% SSW 13 mph 81%
Thu
Aug 6 		AM Thunderstorms 86º / 79º 69% SSW 12 mph 79%
Fri
Aug 7 		Isolated Thunderstorms 86º / 78º 32% S 10 mph 75%
Sat
Aug 8 		AM Thunderstorms 84º / 77º 39% S 11 mph 77%
Sun
Aug 9 		Thunderstorms 84º / 78º 63% SSW 13 mph 80%

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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC

Overnight
Low : 80ºF
S wind around 11 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas around 1 ft.
Sunday
High : 85ºF
S wind 12 to 17 kt, with gusts as high as 26 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Seas around 1 ft.
Sunday Night
Low : 79ºF
SSW wind around 20 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Seas around 1 ft.
Monday
High : 81ºF
SSW wind 18 to 20 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Seas around 1 ft.
Monday Night
Low : 78ºF
SSW wind 13 to 16 kt. Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Seas around 1 ft.
Tuesday
High : 83ºF
SSW wind around 12 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Seas around 1 ft.
Tuesday Night
Low : 79ºF
S wind around 9 kt. A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Seas around 1 ft.
Wednesday
High : 84ºF
SSW wind 8 to 11 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm. Seas around 1 ft.
Wednesday Night
Low : 80ºF
S wind 8 to 10 kt. Partly cloudy. Seas around 1 ft.

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    Wind Speed Forecast for Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC

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    Current Weather Conditions In Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC

    As Of: 3 minutes ago

    • 82ºF
    • 92ºF
    • 9mph
    • 0º (S)
    • 9mph
    • Clear
    • 10mi
    • 29.86"
    • 84%
    • 0ºF

    The weather right now in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is Clear. The current temperature is 82°F, and the expected high and low for today, Sunday, August 2, 2026, are 84° high temperature and 78°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 9 miles per hour, and coming from the South. The wind is gusting to 9 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 92° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 6 percent, with current humidity at 84 percent, and air pressure at 29.86 in. Visibility is 10 nautical miles. There are 3 current weather alert(s).

    Weather Alerts
    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.

    &&

    Beach Hazard Statement - 8:00pm Sat Aug 1 2026

    ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

    WHAT: Strong longshore current in the surf zone.

    WHERE: The beaches from Oregon Inlet to Surf City.

    WHEN: Through Sunday 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.

    &&

    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.

    &&