New River Inlet, NC Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day Sky High / Low Precip Wind Humidity
Sun
Jul 19 		Scattered Thunderstorms
Close Hourly 		92º / 79º 47% SSW 18 mph 71%
1pm Showers 89º 45% SSW 18 mph 73%
2pm Scattered Thunderstorms 89º 39% SSW 18 mph 72%
3pm Mostly Cloudy 87º 17% SSW 18 mph 76%
4pm Mostly Cloudy 88º 24% SW 18 mph 72%
5pm Scattered Thunderstorms/Wind 88º 42% SSW 20 mph 72%
6pm Mostly Cloudy 87º 15% SW 19 mph 72%
7pm Partly Cloudy 86º 8% SW 17 mph 73%
8pm Partly Cloudy 85º 18% SW 15 mph 75%
9pm Partly Cloudy 83º 24% SW 14 mph 77%
10pm Showers 83º 35% SW 11 mph 77%
11pm Scattered Thunderstorms 82º 35% SW 13 mph 80%
Mon
Jul 20 		PM Thunderstorms
View Hourly 		88º / 79º 71% SW 13 mph 75%
12am Cloudy 82º 19% SW 11 mph 81%
1am Isolated Thunderstorms 81º 32% SW 11 mph 81%
2am Mostly Cloudy 81º 24% WSW 12 mph 83%
3am Cloudy 81º 14% SW 10 mph 83%
4am Cloudy 80º 13% WSW 10 mph 83%
5am Cloudy 80º 12% WSW 9 mph 84%
6am Cloudy 80º 11% WSW 8 mph 86%
7am Cloudy 80º 8% WSW 7 mph 85%
8am Cloudy 81º 12% WSW 9 mph 81%
9am Cloudy 82º 8% WSW 9 mph 78%
10am Mostly Cloudy 85º 10% WSW 9 mph 74%
11am Mostly Cloudy 86º 9% WSW 9 mph 70%
12pm Cloudy 88º 24% SW 8 mph 69%
1pm Isolated Thunderstorms 87º 34% SSW 10 mph 70%
2pm Scattered Thunderstorms 87º 49% SSW 12 mph 70%
3pm Thunderstorms 86º 72% SSW 12 mph 74%
4pm Thunderstorms 85º 65% SSW 11 mph 75%
5pm Thunderstorms 84º 62% SSW 13 mph 76%
6pm Scattered Thunderstorms 83º 57% SSW 12 mph 79%
7pm Scattered Thunderstorms 83º 35% SSW 12 mph 79%
8pm Cloudy 83º 24% SSW 11 mph 80%
9pm Cloudy 82º 18% SSW 10 mph 80%
10pm Mostly Cloudy 81º 17% SW 9 mph 83%
11pm Mostly Cloudy 81º 16% SSW 10 mph 84%
Tue
Jul 21 		PM Thunderstorms
View Hourly 		88º / 81º 50% SSW 19 mph 76%
12am Mostly Cloudy 81º 8% SSW 9 mph 83%
1am Partly Cloudy 81º 13% SW 10 mph 84%
2am Partly Cloudy 82º 9% SW 10 mph 86%
3am Partly Cloudy 82º 13% SW 10 mph 85%
4am Mostly Cloudy 81º 11% SW 10 mph 86%
5am Mostly Cloudy 81º 20% SW 10 mph 87%
6am Partly Cloudy 80º 24% SW 10 mph 88%
7am Partly Cloudy 81º 14% SW 10 mph 87%
8am Mostly Cloudy 82º 21% SW 12 mph 82%
9am Mostly Cloudy 83º 22% SW 12 mph 79%
10am Mostly Cloudy 85º 24% SW 13 mph 74%
11am Mostly Cloudy 86º 24% SW 14 mph 74%
12pm Scattered Thunderstorms 87º 55% SSW 15 mph 73%
Wed
Jul 22 		PM Thunderstorms 88º / 78º 45% SW 19 mph 72%
Thu
Jul 23 		Thunderstorms 85º / 73º 76% SW 10 mph 80%
Fri
Jul 24 		Thunderstorms 83º / 73º 74% ESE 8 mph 80%
Sat
Jul 25 		Thunderstorms 84º / 72º 68% NE 9 mph 76%
Sun
Jul 26 		AM Showers 85º / 73º 49% NE 9 mph 71%

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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for New River Inlet, NC

This Afternoon
High : 93ºF
SSW wind 16 to 18 kt, with gusts as high as 27 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
Tonight
Low : 79ºF
WSW wind 10 to 15 kt, with gusts as high as 22 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
Monday
High : 91ºF
WSW wind 8 to 13 kt becoming SSW in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Seas around 3 ft.
Monday Night
Low : 80ºF
SSW wind 10 to 12 kt, with gusts as high as 18 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Tuesday
High : 90ºF
SW wind 12 to 17 kt, with gusts as high as 26 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Tuesday Night
Low : 81ºF
SSW wind around 18 kt, with gusts as high as 27 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Seas around 5 ft.
Wednesday
High : 91ºF
SSW wind 16 to 18 kt, with gusts as high as 27 kt. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
Wednesday Night
Low : 78ºF
SSW wind 11 to 16 kt, with gusts as high as 26 kt. Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
Thursday
High : 84ºF
WSW wind around 8 kt becoming S in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 kt. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

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    Wind Speed Forecast for New River Inlet, NC

    SundayMondayTuesday
    Wind Speed (MPH) 1820141199101310101012
    5pm9pm1am5am9am1pm5pm9pm1am5am9am1pm
    MPH 1820141199101310101012
    DIR SSWSSWSWSWWSWWSWSSWSSWSSWSWSWSW

    Current Weather Conditions In New River Inlet, NC

    As Of: 28 minutes ago

    • 89ºF
    • 104ºF
    • 18mph
    • 0º (SSW)
    • 29mph
    • Showers
    • 7mi
    • 29.91"
    • 73%
    • 0ºF

    The weather right now in New River Inlet, NC is Showers. The current temperature is 89°F, and the expected high and low for today, Sunday, July 19, 2026, are 92° high temperature and 79°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 18 miles per hour, and coming from the South Southwest. The wind is gusting to 29 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 104° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 45 percent, with current humidity at 73 percent, and air pressure at 29.91 in. Visibility is 7 nautical miles. There are 3 current weather alert(s).

    Weather Alerts
    Beach Hazard Statement - 4:21am Sun Jul 19 2026

    ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

    WHAT: Dangerous rip currents and strong longshore currents in
    the surf zone.

    WHERE: The beaches from Cape Hatteras to Surf City.

    WHEN: From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.

    IMPACTS: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
    from shore into deeper water. Strong longshore currents will
    create dangerous swimming conditions.

    ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The most likely time for strong rip
    currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide,
    which will occur around 6:00 AM and 6:30 PM.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain
    calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired,
    float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to
    escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

    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.

    &&

    Heat Advisory - 2:09am Sun Jul 19 2026

    ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

    WHAT: Heat index values up to 109 expected. Areas near the coast
    may briefly see heat index values in excess of 110 degrees.

    WHERE: Most of mainland eastern North Carolina.

    WHEN: From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening.

    IMPACTS: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
    illnesses.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
    the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

    Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
    fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
    or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
    heat stroke.

    &&

    Small Craft Advisory - 9:46am Sun Jul 19 2026

    ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY...

    WHAT: Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
    seas 4 to 7 ft.

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

    WHEN: Until 6 AM 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.

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