Local weather forecast

Weather in Atlantic, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 28511

Sunny
Now66°F

Sunny

High / Low73° / 64°
Rain chance7%
Wind20 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 8:07PM EDT until September 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

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

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 2:28AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate winds and elevated seas will continue to impact the coastal and offshore waters as a Nor'easter moves slowly north off the Mid-Atlantic Coast.

Safety instructions

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

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 6:10AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate winds and elevated seas will continue to impact the coastal and offshore waters as a Nor'easter moves slowly north off the Mid-Atlantic Coast.

Safety instructions

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny66°5% rain
1 PMSunny67°4% rain
2 PMSunny70°3% rain
3 PMSunny72°3% rain
4 PMCloudy73°9% rain
5 PMCloudy72°10% rain
6 PMCloudy70°10% rain
7 PMClear68°5% rain
8 PMClear68°5% rain
9 PMClear67°5% rain
10 PMClear67°5% rain
11 PMClear66°5% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
73° 64°Sunny
Rain 7%Gust 23 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
76° 64°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 21 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
76° 65°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 15 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like56°F
Humidity66%
Pressure29.89 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind20 mph NNW
Wind gusts22 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:56 AM
Sunset06:56 PM
Moonrise06:49 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 73°F
Coolest hour5 AM · 64°F
Highest rain chance5 PM · 10%
Strongest gusts1 AM · 28 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 10%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 56°F with winds near 20 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

70°F, 3% rain chance and 19 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 66°F, wind 20 mph, rain chance up to 10%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 6. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Local weather characteristics in Atlantic

North Carolina ranges from Atlantic coast to Appalachian mountains, producing large local differences in temperature, wind and precipitation. Summers are generally warm and humid.

Atlantic is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 34.88°N latitude and 76.34°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Atlantic weather today

Sunny and 66°F in Atlantic, NC. Today's high is 73°F with a 7% rain chance. Winds are around 20 mph with gusts near 22 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 29.89 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Atlantic

Sunrise is at 06:56 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 76°F and a low near 64°F. The maximum rain chance is 4%.

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