Local weather forecast

Weather in Powells Point, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 27966

Patchy rain nearby
Now66°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low71° / 64°
Rain chance30%
Wind25 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 26 at 3:58AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...Until 6 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 6:13AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft. * WHERE...Currituck Sound. * WHEN...Until 6 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.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby66°15% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby66°15% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby66°22% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby66°20% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby66°24% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby66°20% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby65°22% rain
6 PMOvercast65°20% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby65°14% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby65°18% rain
9 PMCloudy64°16% rain
10 PMCloudy64°14% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
71° 64°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 30%Gust 26 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
74° 63°Sunny
Rain 36%Gust 24 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
73° 66°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like54°F
Humidity71%
Pressure29.85 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind25 mph NNW
Wind gusts29 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:54 AM
Sunset06:54 PM
Moonrise06:46 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 66°F
Coolest hour1 AM · 63°F
Highest rain chance12 AM · 40%
Strongest gusts10 PM · 32 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 24%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 54°F with winds near 25 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

65°F, 14% rain chance and 21 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 32 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 66°F, wind 25 mph, rain chance up to 24%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Powells Point

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

Powells Point is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 36.16°N latitude and 75.86°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.

Powells Point weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 66°F in Powells Point, NC. Today's high is 71°F with a 30% rain chance. Winds are around 25 mph with gusts near 29 mph. Relative humidity is 71%, pressure is 29.85 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Powells Point

Sunrise is at 06:54 AM and sunset is at 06:54 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 74°F and a low near 63°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.

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