Station Name: Nags Head, NC (243)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Nags Head, NC 27959
Dare County

GPS Coordinates: 36.001, -75.421

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 7 at 3:01AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 3:01 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas along the Pamlico Sound adjacent tidal creeks. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways resulting in a low threat of property damage. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes adjacent to the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 2:09AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 2:09 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 below expected. * WHERE...Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia and frostbite with prolonged exposure.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 2:09AM EST until February 8 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 2:09 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 7 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. * WHERE...Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia and frostbite with prolonged exposure.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 2:09AM EST until February 8 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 2:09 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below expected. * WHERE...Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 8 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia and frostbite with prolonged exposure.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Wind Advisory issued February 7 at 2:09AM EST until February 7 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 2:09 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 above expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 below expected. * WHERE...Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 8 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia and frostbite with prolonged exposure.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.