Local weather forecast

Weather in Oriental, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 09:45 local time · ZIP codes 28571

Overcast
Now59°F

Overcast

High / Low74° / 53°
Rain chance9%
Wind10 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

NowOvercast59°14% rain
11 AMSunny66°2% rain
12 PMSunny70°2% rain
1 PMSunny72°2% rain
2 PMCloudy74°7% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy73°6% rain
4 PMOvercast71°12% rain
5 PMOvercast66°14% rain
6 PMOvercast64°15% rain
7 PMPartly Cloudy63°6% rain
8 PMOvercast62°16% rain
9 PMOvercast64°15% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
74° 53°Overcast
Rain 9%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
80° 53°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
81° 56°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 6 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like52°F
Humidity61%
Pressure29.90 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind10 mph NW
Wind gusts26 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
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 hour2 PM · 74°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 53°F
Highest rain chance8 PM · 16%
Strongest gusts9 PM · 29 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 16%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 52°F with winds near 10 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

70°F, 2% rain chance and 12 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 29 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 16%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Oriental

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

Oriental is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 35.03°N latitude and 76.70°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.

Oriental weather today

Overcast and 59°F in Oriental, NC. Today's high is 74°F with a 9% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 26 mph. Relative humidity is 61%, pressure is 29.90 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Oriental

Sunrise is at 06:57 AM and sunset is at 06:58 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 80°F and a low near 53°F. The maximum rain chance is 3%.

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