Local weather forecast

Weather in Cedar Island, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 28520

Cloudy
Now63°F

Cloudy

High / Low73° / 64°
Rain chance7%
Wind22 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.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 8:07PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * 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 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters. * WHERE...Pamlico Sound. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate winds will continue to impact the inland rivers and sounds 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

NowCloudy63°15% rain
11 AMSunny65°5% rain
12 PMSunny66°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
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 like52°F
Humidity70%
Pressure29.89 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind22 mph NW
Wind gusts25 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:56 AM
Sunset06:56 PM
Moonrise06:48 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 73°F
Coolest hour10 AM · 63°F
Highest rain chance10 AM · 15%
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 15%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 52°F with winds near 22 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 63°F, wind 22 mph, rain chance up to 15%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 3.

Local weather characteristics in Cedar Island

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

Cedar Island is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 35.01°N latitude and 76.32°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.

Cedar Island weather today

Cloudy and 63°F in Cedar Island, NC. Today's high is 73°F with a 7% rain chance. Winds are around 22 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 29.89 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Cedar Island

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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