Local weather forecast

Weather in Holly Ridge, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 28445

Sunny
Now71°F

Sunny

High / Low79° / 51°
Rain chance3%
Wind9 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

3
Rip Current Statement issued September 25 at 11:31PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Safety instructions

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 1:45AM EDT until September 26 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Safety instructions

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Rip Current Statement issued September 26 at 1:45AM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Safety instructions

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny71°1% rain
12 PMSunny74°1% rain
1 PMSunny76°1% rain
2 PMSunny78°1% rain
3 PMSunny79°0% rain
4 PMSunny79°0% rain
5 PMSunny79°1% rain
6 PMSunny75°1% rain
7 PMSunny67°3% rain
8 PMClear64°3% rain
9 PMClear63°3% rain
10 PMClear60°5% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
79° 51°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 9 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
81° 55°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 7 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
84° 56°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like64°F
Humidity39%
Pressure29.94 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind9 mph NNW
Wind gusts18 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index4
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:01 AM
Sunset07:01 PM
Moonrise06:54 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 79°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 55°F
Highest rain chance1 AM · 13%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 18 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 5%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 64°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

71°F, 1% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 18 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 71°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 5%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 4. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Local weather characteristics in Holly Ridge

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

Holly Ridge is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 34.50°N latitude and 77.56°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.

Holly Ridge weather today

Sunny and 71°F in Holly Ridge, NC. Today's high is 79°F with a 3% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 18 mph. Relative humidity is 39%, pressure is 29.94 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Holly Ridge

Sunrise is at 07:01 AM and sunset is at 07:01 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 81°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 3%.

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