Rodanthe, NC Marine Weather and Tide Forecast
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Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Rodanthe, NC


December 10, 2023 6:09 AM EST (11:09 UTC)
Sunrise 7:03AM   Sunset 4:51PM   Moonrise  4:35AM   Moonset 2:56PM 

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AMZ152 S Of Oregon Inlet To Cape Hatteras Nc Out 20 Nm- 422 Am Est Sun Dec 10 2023
.storm warning in effect from this evening through Monday morning...
Today..S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt this afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft this afternoon. Dominant period 6 seconds. A chance of showers this morning. A slight chance of tstms late this morning and afternoon. Showers this afternoon.
Tonight..S winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft, building to 9 to 13 ft after midnight. Dominant period 8 seconds. Showers with a slight chance of tstms.
Mon..NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft, subsiding to 5 to 8 ft in the afternoon. Dominant period 8 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning.
Mon night..NW winds around 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Dominant period 8 seconds.
Tue..N winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
Tue night..N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
Wed..NW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
Thu..N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

AMZ100 422 Am Est Sun Dec 10 2023
Synopsis for eastern north carolina coastal waters.. A very strong cold front will cross the area late tonight/early Monday morning, bringing strong winds and dangerous marine conditions to all area waterways. High pressure then builds back in behind the departing front on Monday bringing fair weather back to enc though the rest of the week.


7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Rodanthe CDP, NC
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Area Discussion for - Newport/Morehead City, NC
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FXUS62 KMHX 101022 AFDMHX

Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 522 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023

SYNOPSIS
A very strong cold front will cross the area late tonight/early Monday morning, bringing several hazardous impacts today and tonight. High pressure then builds back in behind the departing front on Monday bringing fair weather back to ENC next week.

NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/
As of 420 AM Sun...Low level moisture advection is increasing this morning as a strong cold front crosses the Appalachians and height falls aloft begin to accelerate. Scattered shower activity pushing onshore south of New Bern will continue to slowly spread northward, with scattered to widespread showers through much of the morning as the LLJ arrives and moisture convergence continues. By late morning/midday, expect the main axis of showers to be along the coast, with very modest instability possibly bringing a few rumbles of thunder as well.
Coverage of storms inland midday is less certain, with the coastal convection potentially disrupting moisture advection somewhat, but with very strong low level shear and likely around 500 K/kg of MLCAPE (around 1000 J/kg max) developing, a few stronger convective elements could develop within the mainly scattered showers, with damaging wind gusts the primary concern in the strongest storms, though strong low level helicity means that a brief/weak tornado cant be ruled out either. PWAT values near records for this time of year will also bring the potential for torrential downpours in the strongest storms, and localized flooding issues for poor drainage areas are possible.

SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 6 AM MONDAY/
As of 430 AM Sunday...As late afternoon/early evening rolls around, a weak wave developing within the front will bring a modest enhancement to lift, with precip coverage increasing to widespread and a few stronger storms potentially producing damaging wind gusts or a brief tornado still possible mainly near the coast, with instability very limited inland after sunset. Overall QPF will be greatest along the coast as well, with several inches of rainfall bringing the continues threat for localized minor flooding issues for poor drainage areas.

Then, late tonight, another wave will develop within the front as it moves into the Coastal Plain, bringing an injection of frontogenesis and supercharging the southerly low level jet.
The front will race across the area from about midnight to 5 AM.
Ahead of the front, the LLJ will reach 60+ kt, with convective elements along the front potentially mixing this strong wind to the surface as it crosses the area. Then, behind the front, rapid pressure and temp drops will occur, with strong winds within 1-2 hrs after frontal passage and the potential for temp drops of 15-20+ deg within an hour of frontal passage. Though short-lived, this brief period of strong wind necessitates Wind Advisories for most areas near the coast and will produce coastal flooding issues as well. See the COASTAL FLOODING section for more info.

Low level moisture lingers behind the front, and precip chances continue for most until around sunrise, when rapid deep drying occurs. Temps will plummet through the early morning hours, with lows reaching the 30s by daybreak inland.

LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/
As of 330 AM Sun...

Mon...Upper level trough will be over the Eastern Seaboard with a departing jet streak noted to the north of ENC to start our Monday morning. This trough will slowly push NE'wards away from the Mid-Atlantic through the day. At the surface, cold front will be offshore to start the period and push further into the Atlantic as surface ridging builds in quickly from the west.
10-20 mph W-NW'rly winds with gusts in excess of 25 mph will be ongoing across areas away from the coast with higher winds across the OBX and beaches as the gradient remains tight Mon morning. Winds will diminish as the day goes on as high pressure builds over the Mid-Atlantic and the gradient relaxes. SChc PoP's will be possible along the OBX to start the day out before skies clear across the entire CWA from west to east and precip chances quickly end by late morning. Highs don't change much from the morning temps only getting into the low 50s across ENC while lows Mon night get down into the upper 20s to low 30s inland and around 40 across the OBX.

Tue into the end of the week... Upper level pattern becomes more zonal as an upper level trough digs into the western CONUS this week. At the surface high pressure will remain over the Eastern Seaboard from Tuesday on into the end of the week with a dry cold front passing through the area on Wednesday. With a dry airmass in place over ENC through the week dont expect any precip chances but some high clouds will be possible with the frontal passage on Wed. Temps will remain about average to slightly below avg each day with highs in the upper 40s to 50s and lows in the upper 20s to 30s.

The weekend...The next impactful low pressure system for ENC potentially nears the area next weekend. Still too much variability with regards to upper level pattern, surface low placement, and speed of the system so leaving just a mention in the AFD for now and kept PoP's over the weekend at SChc to low end Chc at best Sat and Sun.

AVIATION /10Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/
SHORT TERM /through tonight/...
As of 2 AM Sun...VFR generally prevails overnight as WAA begins to strengthen and some modest shower activity develops mainly along the coast. The daytime will bring increasing winds as a cold front works across the western portion of the state.
Scattered showers and ample low level moisture could bring an occasional MVFR ob, but VFR is still generally expected to prevail given the strong WAA.

Tonight, the front will cross the area front west to east, bringing very strong winds and an abrupt wind shift from south to west or northwest at the very end of the TAF period.
Additionally, there is potential for a few stronger storms to mix very strong 850 mb flow to the surface, with gusty winds prevailing both ahead of and immediately behind the cold front, and the potential for damaging wind gusts and possibly a brief tornado possible in storms. VFR ceilings generally expected through the evening, though a few hours of IFR are possible late along and behind the cold front. Temps drop rapidly through the early morning hours, with drying conditions closer to sunrise.

LONG TERM /Monday through Thursday/...
As of 330 AM Sat... Gusty W-NW'rly winds will be ongoing across ENC Mon morning with widespread 20+ kt wind gusts expected.
Winds quickly diminish by Mon afternoon and light winds are expected thereafter as high pressure ridge overspreads the Mid- Atlantic. Sub VFR conditions will be possible mainly along the OBX and eastern beaches to start the period as a strong cold front quickly exits off the coast Mon morning but then expect primarily VFR conditions from late Mon morning to the end of the period with clear skies forecast as ridging builds overhead.

MARINE
SHORT TERM /through tonight/...
As of 2 AM Sun...A very strong cold front approaching from the west will bring deteriorating conditions through the day, with southerly pre-frontal winds reaching gale strength at least over the coastal waters this afternoon, and scattered to widespread storms bringing an additional threat for strong winds and waterspouts. Wave heights will also increase steadily through the day as southerly windswell builds.

A 60+ kt LLJ will move over the waters tonight ahead of the strong cold front, bringing a brief window of storm force winds to the coastal waters from Cape Lookout to Cape Hatteras mainly beyond 10 nm offshore. Elsewhere, gales prevail, with at least a few gusts to near storm force possible as winds abruptly shift N to NW for the larger bodies of water along and immediately behind the strong cold front that crosses the waters after midnight. Seas peak around 10-16 ft through the predawn hours Monday, making for extremely dangerous conditions for mariners.

LONG TERM /Monday through Thursday/...
As of 330 AM Sat... There will be ongoing gales across our coastal waters with strong small craft conditions likely across the inland waters to start Mon morning as gusty W-NW'rly winds and 6-9 ft seas persist behind a departing strong cold front Monday morning. Winds quickly ease and become N'rly by Monday afternoon falling to 5-10 kts and remain light through Wed morning. In response to the weakening winds, seas will also quickly lower through the day Mon with seas falling to 4-6 ft by Mon night and then 3-5 ft by Tuesday. A dry cold front will then track S across our waters Wed night into Thursday bringing the next threat for small craft conditions with 10-20 kt N'rly winds and 25+ kt gusts as the associated N'rly surge behind the cold front impacts our waters.

TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING
As of 5 AM Mon...A very strong cold front will cross coastal areas after midnight tonight. Gusty S winds ahead of the front will abruptly shift W to NW through the early morning hours, piling water up along the soundside Outer Banks, especially from Salvo to Nags Head and across Roanoke Island. While the max water level are likely to reach minor flood stage, be prepared for rapid water level rises (to near 3 ft/hr) as a brief period of very strong W to NW winds and rapid pressure falls occur immediately behind the front. A short-duration Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued for the soundside OBX north of Cape Hatteras Accordingly.

Additionally, large southerly windswell will build through the day today, peaking early Monday morning, with surf height reaching 6-10 ft from Cape Hatteras to Cape Lookout tonight, with a High Surf Advisory in effect accordingly.

MHX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
NC...Wind Advisory from 2 AM to 6 AM EST Monday for NCZ047-081-203.
Wind Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday for NCZ195-196-204-205.
High Surf Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Monday for NCZ196-204-205.
Coastal Flood Advisory from 1 AM to 8 AM EST Monday for NCZ203- 205.
MARINE...Gale Warning from 11 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday for AMZ131-135>137-150-230-231.
Storm Warning from 11 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Monday for AMZ152-154-156.
Gale Warning from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Monday for AMZ158.


Weather Reporting Stations
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Stations Dist Age Wind Air TempWater Temp WavesinHgDewPt
ORIN7 - 8652587 - Oregon Inlet Marina, NC 11 mi51 min S 9.9G13 60°F 53°F30.11
44095 18 mi43 min 55°F4 ft
44086 26 mi43 min 56°F4 ft
HCGN7 - 8654467 - Hatteras, NC 31 mi51 min S 9.9G13 67°F 56°F30.10
41120 34 mi69 min 72°F5 ft
DUKN7 - Duck Pier, NC - 8651370 37 mi51 min S 14G20 65°F 55°F30.06
44056 - Duck FRF, NC 38 mi43 min 55°F2 ft
44100 - Duck FRF 26m, NC (430) 41 mi69 min 54°F3 ft
41025 - Diamond Shoals 46 mi39 min S 21G25 73°F 70°F30.0965°F
44014 - VIRGINIA BEACH 64 NM East of Virginia Beach, VA 78 mi39 min S 7.8G9.7 58°F 55°F30.1058°F
44088 78 mi69 min 58°F 55°F3 ft
BFTN7 - 8656483 - Beaufort, NC 85 mi51 min S 6G7 62°F 58°F30.06
MNPV2 - 8639348 - Money Point, VA 85 mi51 min SSE 5.1G7 62°F 52°F30.02
CLKN7 - Cape Lookout, NC 86 mi69 min S 8G8.9 64°F 30.10
44099 - Cape Henry, VA (147) 87 mi43 min 53°F2 ft
CHYV2 - 8638999 - Cape Henry, VA 90 mi51 min S 9.9G14 63°F 30.04
CRYV2 - 8638595 - South Craney Island, VA 93 mi51 min S 6G9.9 59°F 30.02
44064 95 mi45 min S 9.7G14 54°F 51°F1 ft
SWPV2 - 8638610 - Sewells Point, VA 96 mi51 min 51°F30.05
44087 98 mi43 min 51°F1 ft
CHBV2 98 mi51 min S 6G8 57°F 29.98
WDSV2 - 8638614 - Willoughby Deguassing , VA 98 mi51 min SSW 12G14 61°F 30.02
DOMV2 - 8638511 - Dominion Terminal Association, VA 99 mi51 min S 8G8.9 58°F 30.03
KPTV2 - 8632200 - Kiptopeke, VA 106 mi57 min SSE 8G9.9 57°F 50°F29.98
44072 112 mi45 min SE 9.7G12 52°F 51°F1 ft
YKTV2 - 8637689 - Yorktown, VA 117 mi51 min S 9.9G13 62°F 50°F29.96
41064 122 mi61 min S 16G23 71°F 69°F30.0768°F
41159 122 mi43 min 69°F7 ft
44041 - Jamestown, VA 123 mi45 min S 9.7G14 57°F 50°F
RPLV2 - 8632837 - Rappahannock Light, VA 131 mi51 min SSE 18G19 30.05
YRSV2 - Chesapeake Bay,VA 134 mi99 min SSE 1.9 60°F 30.0158°F
WAHV2 - 8631044 - Wachapreague, VA 135 mi51 min SW 4.1G5.1 53°F 48°F30.02
44058 - Stingray Point, VA 136 mi45 min S 12G16 51°F 50°F
44089 146 mi43 min 52°F2 ft
41037 - ILM3 - 27 miles SE of Wrightsville Beach, NC 147 mi61 min SSE 14G19 67°F 67°F30.0566°F
JMPN7 - 8658163 - Johnny Mercer Pier, Wrightsville Beach, NC 151 mi51 min S 5.1G6 63°F 59°F30.04
41038 - ILM2 - 5 miles SE of Wrightsville Beach, NC 152 mi121 min S 12G16 65°F 60°F30.0761°F
41110 - Masonboro Inlet, NC 152 mi43 min 60°F4 ft
MBNN7 155 mi69 min SSW 1.9G2.9 62°F 30.0461°F
WLON7 158 mi51 min 64°F 56°F30.02
MBIN7 160 mi69 min S 4.1G6 61°F 30.0461°F
LWTV2 - 8635750 - Lewisetta, VA 167 mi51 min SSW 5.1G5.1 59°F 48°F29.99
44042 - Potomac, MD 168 mi45 min ESE 5.8G7.8 49°F 49°F1 ft
PPTM2 - 8578240 - Piney Point, MD 177 mi51 min ESE 5.1G6
BISM2 - 8571421 - Bishops Head, MD 178 mi51 min SSE 6G6 53°F 48°F30.01
41108 184 mi69 min 62°F5 ft
OCIM2 - 8570283 - Ocean City Inlet, MD 187 mi51 min SW 11G14 54°F 50°F29.99
SLIM2 - 8577330 - Solomons Island, MD 189 mi51 min SSW 8G9.9 58°F 50°F29.98
41013 - Frying Pan Shoals, NC Buoy 190 mi39 min S 18G23 73°F 74°F30.0667°F
41001 - 150 NM East of Cape HATTERAS 192 mi39 min S 18G21 70°F 73°F30.2063°F
COVM2 - 8577018 - Cove Point LNG Pier, MD 194 mi51 min ENE 9.9G12 51°F 30.01
41024 - Sunset Nearshore (SUN 2) 196 mi61 min S 9.7G14 64°F 58°F30.0564°F
SSBN7 196 mi104 min 57°F3 ft
NCDV2 198 mi51 min SSW 4.1G5.1 58°F 48°F
Ship/ Drifting Buoy Dist Age Wind Air TempWater Temp WavesinHgVis
SHIP @ 34.8, -75.3 62 mi 4.2 hr S 19 72°F 79°F3 ft30.1411 nm
SHIP @ 36.7, -75.7 72 mi 2.2 hr SSW 33 50°F 30.1511 nm
SHIP @ 37.4, -74.2 142 mi 3.2 hr 59°F 30.12 
SHIP @ 37.8, -74.1 169 mi 4.2 hr 58°F 30.12 

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Wind History for Oregon Inlet Marina, NC
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KMQI DARE COUNTY RGNL,NC 18 sm19 minS 10G1410 smPartly Cloudy57°F54°F88%30.08

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Tide / Current for Davis Slough, North Carolina
   
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Davis Slough
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Sun -- 04:34 AM EST     Moonrise
Sun -- 05:44 AM EST     0.96 feet High Tide
Sun -- 07:01 AM EST     Sunrise
Sun -- 12:35 PM EST     0.07 feet Low Tide
Sun -- 02:55 PM EST     Moonset
Sun -- 04:48 PM EST     Sunset
Sun -- 06:01 PM EST     0.77 feet High Tide
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Tide / Current for Oregon Inlet Channel, North Carolina
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Oregon Inlet Channel
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Sun -- 04:34 AM EST     Moonrise
Sun -- 05:26 AM EST     1.37 feet High Tide
Sun -- 07:01 AM EST     Sunrise
Sun -- 12:02 PM EST     0.11 feet Low Tide
Sun -- 02:55 PM EST     Moonset
Sun -- 04:48 PM EST     Sunset
Sun -- 05:43 PM EST     1.10 feet High Tide
Sun -- 11:47 PM EST     0.01 feet Low Tide
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