Every thing revolves around the weather on the weather on the Outer Banks. We have so many activities to offer such as hang gliding, kite surfing, kayaking, fishing, surfing, parasailing, windsurfing and more. We are also a popular destination for family vacations and weddings.

The climate of the Outer Banks is affected by the Gulf Stream. The average January temperature is approximately 41 degrees and the average July temperature is approximately 79 degrees. The average annual rainfall is 48 inches.

The 2008 hurricane season will start June 1st. Be sure to check out some of the local Outer Banks Hurricane links below to keep up with all the action.

Dew Points Top

Current Dew points
North Carolina (NWS)

(Red links are for local conditions)

Hurricanes Top

National Hurricane Center (NHC NOAA)

Operational Significant Event Imagery Tropical Events (NOAA)
Current Atlantic Infrared Satellite (Unisys)
Current Atlantic Visible Satellite (Unisys)
Current Atlantic Water Vapor Satellite (Unisys)
Current Significant Event Imagery (Unisys)
Tropical Weather Discussion (NHC/NOAA)
2005 Hurricane/Tropical Data for Atlantic (Unisys)

Dare County Emergency Management
Outer Banks Hurricane Information

Local Emergency Management Information Links:

Dare County Advisory Information
http://208.11.168.6/EmgyMgmt/Alert/index.asp

Re-entry Information
(800) 446-6262
www.co.dare.nc.us

Jet Stream Top

3 Day Jet Steam Comparison (Weatherbank)
Current Jet Stream (Wunderground)

Lightning Top

National Past 2 Hours (Lightningstorm)
National (Weather Channel)
Southeast Lightning Map (Accuweather)

Radar Top

Local Radar
NC Base Reflectivity-Loop  (NEW May 2008)

Current
National:
Still Image (Intellicast)

Mid Atlantic:
Still Image / Loop (Intellicast)

North Carolina:
Still Image (WITN TV)
Base Reflectivity Radar Still Image / Loop (NWS Newport NC)
Base Reflectivity Radar Still Image / Loop (Wunderground)

(Red links are for local conditions)

Satellite Top
 

Outer Banks (Wunderground)
Mid Atlantic Infrared (Intellicast)
Currituck Airport (Wunderground)
National Visible Satellite (Unisys Weather)
Enhanced Infrared Satellite Image Still Image / 3 Hr Loop / 12 Hr Loop (Unisys Weather)

(Red links are for local conditions)

Surfing

Christian Surfing Videos (Walking on Water Foundation)
Outer Banks Boarding Comany
OBBC Pier Cam
Ocean Map with current bouys & ships readings(oceanweather.com)
Wave heights, periods, & directions  (NOAA)

Sunset/Sunrise

North Carolina Sunset & Sunrise Charts (Sunrisesunset.com)

Temperatures Top
 

Current Temperatures
North Carolina (NWS)

(Red links are for local conditions)

Tides Top

North Carolina Tide Charts (Saltwatertides.com)

USNO Master Clock Top
 

(Refresh to update time)

Current
National (NWS)

Forecast
National:
Morning (Weather Channel)
Afternoon (Weather Channel)
Evening (Weather Channel)
 
National:
Current to 12 Hour (RTWD)
Current to 4 days (84HR) (RTWD)
Current to 8 days (180 HR) (RTWD)

Mid Atlantic:
8:00AM / 2:00PM (Intellicast)

Forecast chart
Local:
Forecast Chart Manteo (USAirnet)

(Red links are for local conditions)

Nags Head Pier Webcam (NEW)
Jockey's Ridge Webcam
Sea Ranch Webcam
Ramada Inn Webcam !
Avalon Pier (With wind sock)
Manteo Airport
Downtown Manteo
BlackPelican Webcam 1
BlackPelican Webcam 2
Ocracoke
Duck Pier Webcams
Cape Hatteras Light House
Rodanthe S-Curves NEW!
Hatteras Surf Webcam NEW!
Hatteras Beach Webcam NEW!
Teach's Lair Marina NEW!

Nags Head Cams:
West Facing Images: Small Still / Large Still / Small Streaming
East Facing Images: Small Streaming

(Red links are for local conditions)

Knots to MPH Chart

Current
North Carolina (NWS)
Manteo (NOAA)
Norfolk (NOAA)
Elizabeth City (NOAA)
Duck (NWS)
Hatteras (NOAA)
Off shore Buoys (NWS)
OuterBanks (IWINDSURF)

Written Forecast
Currituck Beach Light To Oregon Inlet (NOAA)
Manteo (Weather Channel)
Manteo (Wunderground)
Elizabeth City (Weather Channel)
Elizabeth City (Wunderground)


Forecast Maps
National:
Morning (Weather Channel)
Afternoon (Weather Channel)
Evening (Weather Channel)

National:
Current to 12 Hour (RTWD)
Current to 4 days (84HR) (RTWD)
Current to 8 days (180 HR) (RTWD)

Forecast charts/ Models
Forecast Chart Manteo (USAirnet)
RT-FDDA Model Visualization (ATC)

(Red links are for local conditions)

Links Top

AccuWeather
Aviation Digital Data Services
Buckeye WX (Ohio State University)
California Regional Weather Server
CNN Weather
HPC
Intellicast
iwindsurf
National Weather Service
NWS Newport NC
NOAA
NOTAM (Philip Tang & Sons Pte Ltd)
Operational Significant Event Imagery (OSEI)
Real Time Satellite Data Animations
Real-Time Weather Data
Storm Prediction Center
Storm Prediction Center Weather Links
Unisys
U.S. Commercial Weather Vendor Web Sites
Weather Bank
Weather Channel
Weather Images (Mark Brooks)
Weatherspot
Weather Resource
Wunderground
WITN 7 WeatherTeam

Clubs/Flight Parks
Capitol, Maryland Hang Gliding Associations (CHGA/MHGA)
Central Carolina Tow-To-Soar Club (NC)
Highland Aerosports Flight Park (MD)
Blue Sky (VA)
Sauratown Mountain Hang gliding club (NC)
Unites States Hang Gliding Association (USHGA)
United States Ultralight Association (USUA)

United States Time Information
Official East Coast Time (Time.gov)
Official US Time (Time.gov)
Standard Time Zone Conversion (USNO Navy)
Daylight Savings Time Zone Conversion (USNO Navy)
Time Service Department (USNO Navy)

Miscellaneous
Rogallo Foundation
hangglidingspectacular.com
First Flight Society
Capitol Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club
Wind Riders Hang Gliding Club
Currituck County Airport (Official site)
Currituck County Airport (Air Nav.com)
Jockey's Ridge State Park
Fin-Nagle Fishing Charters Information
Ark International Church - Nags Head, NC
Outer Banks North Carolina Blog