Local weather forecast

Weather in Merritt, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 28556

Sunny
Now64°F

Sunny

High / Low76° / 54°
Rain chance5%
Wind9 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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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.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 6:10AM 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

NowSunny64°3% rain
12 PMSunny70°2% rain
1 PMSunny73°1% rain
2 PMSunny75°1% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy76°5% rain
4 PMSunny74°2% rain
5 PMSunny73°2% rain
6 PMSunny69°4% rain
7 PMClear63°5% rain
8 PMClear61°7% rain
9 PMClear59°9% rain
10 PMClear58°10% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
76° 54°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
79° 55°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
81° 56°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like59°F
Humidity56%
Pressure29.90 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind9 mph NNW
Wind gusts21 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index4
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:57 AM
Sunset06:58 PM
Moonrise06:50 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 76°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 55°F
Highest rain chance12 AM · 12%
Strongest gusts4 PM · 22 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 59°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

70°F, 2% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 22 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 64°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 10%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

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

Local weather characteristics in Merritt

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

Merritt is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 35.10°N latitude and 76.71°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.

Merritt weather today

Sunny and 64°F in Merritt, NC. Today's high is 76°F with a 5% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 21 mph. Relative humidity is 56%, pressure is 29.90 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Merritt

Sunrise is at 06:57 AM and sunset is at 06:58 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 79°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 4%.

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