Bear Island, SC Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day Sky High / Low Precip Wind Humidity
Sun
Aug 2
Cloudy
Close Hourly
88º / 75º 24% SSW 15 mph 72%
1pm Mostly Cloudy 87º 9% SSW 11 mph 72%
2pm Mostly Cloudy 88º 10% SSW 12 mph 69%
3pm Mostly Cloudy 87º 24% S 13 mph 71%
4pm Mostly Cloudy 88º 22% SSW 14 mph 69%
5pm Cloudy 86º 23% SSW 14 mph 74%
6pm Cloudy 85º 13% SSW 13 mph 77%
7pm Cloudy 84º 12% SSW 11 mph 77%
8pm Cloudy 82º 20% SSW 9 mph 81%
9pm Showers 81º 40% SW 7 mph 84%
10pm Cloudy 79º 22% SW 5 mph 89%
11pm Cloudy 79º 16% SW 5 mph 88%
Mon
Aug 3
PM Thunderstorms
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86º / 75º 51% SW 11 mph 78%
12am Cloudy 79º 12% SW 6 mph 88%
1am Cloudy 79º 10% SW 6 mph 88%
2am Mostly Cloudy 79º 11% SW 7 mph 87%
3am Mostly Cloudy 78º 16% SW 7 mph 88%
4am Partly Cloudy 77º 17% SW 7 mph 90%
5am Mostly Cloudy 77º 23% SW 6 mph 91%
6am Mostly Cloudy 77º 24% SW 5 mph 93%
7am Mostly Cloudy 76º 24% SW 5 mph 94%
8am Mostly Cloudy 78º 22% SW 7 mph 88%
9am Mostly Cloudy 81º 24% SW 8 mph 82%
10am Cloudy 83º 24% SW 9 mph 78%
11am Mostly Cloudy 84º 24% SW 9 mph 76%
12pm Scattered Thunderstorms 84º 36% SW 9 mph 73%
1pm Mostly Cloudy 85º 24% SW 9 mph 72%
2pm Scattered Thunderstorms 85º 51% SSW 11 mph 72%
3pm Cloudy 85º 23% SSW 10 mph 72%
4pm Scattered Thunderstorms 85º 37% SSW 9 mph 72%
5pm Cloudy 84º 24% SSW 9 mph 77%
6pm Cloudy 83º 24% SSW 8 mph 80%
7pm Cloudy 83º 12% SSW 7 mph 81%
8pm Mostly Cloudy 82º 16% SSW 6 mph 84%
9pm Cloudy 81º 24% SSW 5 mph 86%
10pm Cloudy 79º 24% SSW 4 mph 90%
11pm Cloudy 79º 10% SSW 4 mph 89%
Tue
Aug 4
AM Showers
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89º / 77º 43% SSW 10 mph 75%
12am Mostly Cloudy 80º 7% SSW 5 mph 89%
1am Cloudy 79º 7% SSW 4 mph 88%
2am Mostly Cloudy 79º 9% SSW 4 mph 88%
3am Showers 79º 38% SSW 4 mph 90%
4am Mostly Cloudy 78º 18% SW 4 mph 91%
5am Partly Cloudy 77º 19% SW 3 mph 93%
6am Showers 76º 43% SW 2 mph 94%
7am Showers 76º 43% SW 2 mph 95%
8am Showers 78º 37% WSW 3 mph 92%
9am Mostly Cloudy 80º 23% SW 4 mph 86%
10am Mostly Cloudy 83º 22% WSW 4 mph 79%
11am Mostly Cloudy 84º 19% SW 4 mph 74%
12pm Mostly Cloudy 86º 20% SSW 5 mph 69%
Wed
Aug 5
Scattered Thunderstorms 89º / 77º 64% S 10 mph 75%
Thu
Aug 6
Thunderstorms 90º / 77º 63% SSE 9 mph 75%
Fri
Aug 7
Scattered Thunderstorms 90º / 76º 48% ESE 10 mph 73%
Sat
Aug 8
Thunderstorms 88º / 77º 72% ESE 10 mph 75%
Sun
Aug 9
Thunderstorms 89º / 77º 66% SSE 8 mph 74%

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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for Bear Island, SC

This Afternoon
High : 91ºF
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Low : 75ºF
Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Low around 75. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
High : 90ºF
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. High near 90. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Low : 75ºF
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
High : 91ºF
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Light southwest wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Low : 78ºF
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Wednesday
High : 91ºF
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
Low : 78ºF
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Thursday
High : 91ºF
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
Low : 78ºF
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Friday
High : 92ºF
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night
Low : 77ºF
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Saturday
High : 90ºF
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

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    Wind Speed Forecast for Bear Island, SC

    SundayMondayTuesday
    Wind Speed (MPH) 11147668995434
    5pm9pm1am5am9am1pm5pm9pm1am5am9am1pm
    MPH 11147668995434
    DIR SSWSSWSWSWSWSWSWSSWSSWSSWSWSW

    Current Weather Conditions In Bear Island, SC

    As Of: 28 minutes ago

    • 87ºF
    • 98ºF
    • 11mph
    • 0º (SSW)
    • 17mph
    • Mostly Cloudy
    • 10mi
    • 29.83"
    • 72%
    • 0ºF

    The weather right now in Bear Island, SC is Mostly Cloudy. The current temperature is 87°F, and the expected high and low for today, Sunday, August 2, 2026, are 88° high temperature and 75°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 11 miles per hour, and coming from the South Southwest. The wind is gusting to 17 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 98° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 9 percent, with current humidity at 72 percent, and air pressure at 29.83 in. Visibility is 10 nautical miles. There are 2 current weather alert(s).

    Weather Alerts
    Marine Weather Statement - 12:23pm Sun Aug 2 2026

    ...WATERSPOUTS POSSIBLE NEAR SOUTH CAROLINA LOWCOUNTRY BEACHES EARLY THIS AFTERNOON...

    Doppler radar detected a thin line of showers along the South
    Carolina coast, from Charleston County south to Jasper County.
    These showers are developing within a environment that may
    support waterspouts, especially from Fripp Island north to Isle of
    Palms. The potential for waterspouts could remain until 230 PM.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    If waterspouts occur, move your boat away from the waterspout.
    Remember that waterspouts can develop rapidly and produce winds
    and seas that are dangerous for vessels and everyone onboard.

    Report waterspouts via social media or by calling the National
    Weather Service at 1-888-383-2024.

    &&

    Small Craft Advisory - 2:10am Sun Aug 2 2026

    ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 2 AM EDT TUESDAY...

    WHAT: Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
    seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

    WHERE: Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM.

    WHEN: From noon today to 2 AM EDT Tuesday.

    IMPACTS: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

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

    &&