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May 18, 2013

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FORECAST DISCUSSION:

Warm With A Few Storms....

A stationary front will remain across eastern Carolina through the weekend. The front will keep a risk of storms each day through the weekend into Monday. It will be warm and humid with highs in the lower to middle 80s and lows in the middle 60s.

FORECAST:

Saturday: Mixed clouds and sun with a 40% risk of mainly afternoon thunderstorms. Highs: 82°-86°. Winds south at 4 to 8 mph.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy with a 40% risk of storms. Lows: 63-67. South wind at 3 to 6 mph.

Sunday: Mixed clouds and sun with a 40% risk of afternoon thunderstorms. Highs 83°-87°. Winds southeast at 4 to 8 mph.

BEACH AND BOATING FORECAST:

BOATING:

Winds will be from the east to southeast at 5 to 15 knots Saturday becoming south at 10 to 15 knots on Sunday. Offshore wave heights will run 2 to 4 feet, with 1 foot waves on the Albemarle and Pamlico sounds.

BEACHES:

Rip Current Risk: Low - Outer Banks; Low - Crystal Coast.
Water Temp: 60° - Outer Banks; Mid to Upper 60s - Crystal Coast.
Surf Waves: 2-3 Ft. - Outer Banks; 1-2 Ft. - Crystal Coast.

Friday's High: 88°
Friday's Low: 67°
Sunset : 8:09 p.m.
Sunrise: 6:03 a.m.
High Tide(Atlantic Beach): 2:21 am Saturday
Low Tide: 9:05 am
High Tide: 3:06 pm
High Tide(Outer Banks): 1:48 am Saturday
Low Tide: 8:47 am
High Tide: 3:01 pm