Saturday stays hot and breezy. Showers may begin Sunday morning, with heavier rain and thunderstorms later in the day and at night. Conditions gradually improve into the second half of the week.
RIGHT NOW · OCEANFRONT NEAR MILEPOST 7
🌡️86°
Feels like 99° ·➤Wind SW 3 mphUpdating…
🌅5:58 AMSunrise today🌙8:19 PMSunset today8UV todayUpdating…Air qualityMediumPollen estimate—Ocean water
WHAT CHANGED
Since the last update
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Sunday rain risk increased
Showers may start before 11 AM, with more widespread rain and storms—possibly heavy—after 2 PM and Sunday night.
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Saturday is hotter
High near 91°F, with a potentially dangerous afternoon heat index.
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Thursday looks more comfortable
Lower humidity and fewer showers make it one of the week’s better outdoor days.
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Heat Saturday · Thunderstorms Sunday
Take heat breaks Saturday. On Sunday, leave the beach as soon as thunder is heard—lightning can strike well outside the rain.
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Sat, Jul 18Heat
Hot, sunny & breezy
🌡️91°HIGH🌡️82°LOW
A hot arrival day with gusts near 20 mph. Heat index may climb well above 100°F.
RAIN10%
WINDS 11–17 mph
HUMIDITY72%
EST. HEAT INDEX🌡️ 111°
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MP 7 SURF HEIGHT2–3 ft
NWS nearshore forecast · Estimated for the Kill Devil Hills oceanfront.
10
UV EXPOSURE · Very highStrongest 10 AM–4 PM
Shade, SPF 30+, hat and reapply often.
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BEST BEACH WINDOWBefore 11 AM
Recheck storms, radar and beach flags before heading out.
LIVE RADAR
Keep an eye on approaching showers.
Tap and drag the map to explore the Outer Banks.
MILEPOST 7 BEACH CHECK
Check the flags before you swim.
Current report for the Kill Devil Hills oceanfront north of Oregon Inlet. Always follow lifeguard instructions and flags physically posted at the beach.
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