Local weather forecast

Weather in Atkinson, NC

Updated 2026-08-11 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 28421

Sunny
Now89°F

Sunny

High / Low94° / 74°
Rain chance7%
Wind5 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 1:49AM EDT until August 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Bladen County. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

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

Heat Advisory issued August 11 at 1:58AM EDT until August 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Raleigh NC

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Sampson County. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Safety instructions

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny89°7% rain
12 PMSunny91°5% rain
1 PMSunny93°4% rain
2 PMSunny93°3% rain
3 PMSunny94°2% rain
4 PMSunny94°2% rain
5 PMSunny93°2% rain
6 PMSunny91°2% rain
7 PMSunny88°3% rain
8 PMSunny85°4% rain
9 PMClear83°5% rain
10 PMClear82°8% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
94° 74°Sunny
Rain 7%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
99° 73°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 7 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
97° 74°Sunny
Rain 37%Gust 6 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like104°F
Humidity75%
Pressure30.05 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind5 mph W
Wind gusts6 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:30 AM
Sunset08:05 PM
Moonrise04:36 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 8%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 104°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

85°F, 4% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 89°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 8%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 6. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Atkinson weather today

Sunny and 89°F in Atkinson, NC. Today's high is 94°F with a 7% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 6 mph. Relative humidity is 75%, pressure is 30.05 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Atkinson

Sunrise is at 06:30 AM and sunset is at 08:05 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 99°F and a low near 73°F. The maximum rain chance is 5%.

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