Local weather forecast

Weather in Gates, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 27937

Partly Cloudy
Now69°F

Partly Cloudy

High / Low71° / 56°
Rain chance9%
Wind14 mph
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Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 2:36AM EDT until September 27 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Chesapeake and Suffolk, and Hampton/Poquoson, Norfolk and Portsmouth. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.

Safety instructions

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 6:09AM EDT until September 27 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Chesapeake and Suffolk, and Hampton/Poquoson, Norfolk and Portsmouth. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas will result in an elevated threat of property damage to homes and businesses near the waterfront and shoreline. Water will be 2 to 3 feet above ground level in some areas resulting in a sufficient depth to close numerous roads and threaten homes and businesses. Flooding will extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays resulting in some road closures and flooding of vehicles.

Safety instructions

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

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Next hours

NowPartly Cloudy69°4% rain
1 PMPartly Cloudy71°5% rain
2 PMOvercast70°11% rain
3 PMOvercast66°14% rain
4 PMOvercast63°16% rain
5 PMOvercast63°16% rain
6 PMPartly Cloudy63°10% rain
7 PMClear61°7% rain
8 PMClear59°9% rain
9 PMClear58°9% rain
10 PMOvercast57°25% rain
11 PMOvercast61°19% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
71° 56°Overcast
Rain 9%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
78° 58°Sunny
Rain 17%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
73° 57°Sunny
Rain 9%Gust 6 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like61°F
Humidity51%
Pressure29.89 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind14 mph N
Wind gusts21 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:58 AM
Sunset06:58 PM
Moonrise06:49 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 PM · 71°F
Coolest hour10 PM · 57°F
Highest rain chance2 AM · 28%
Strongest gusts10 PM · 31 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 25%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 61°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

69°F, 4% rain chance and 14 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 31 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 69°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 25%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

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

Local weather characteristics in Gates

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

Gates is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 36.50°N latitude and 76.77°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.

Gates weather today

Partly Cloudy and 69°F in Gates, NC. Today's high is 71°F with a 9% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 21 mph. Relative humidity is 51%, pressure is 29.89 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Gates

Sunrise is at 06:58 AM and sunset is at 06:58 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 78°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 17%.

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