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

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 6 at 1:49AM EST until February 8 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:49 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 1 below possible. * WHERE...Beaufort, Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties, and Northern Outer Banks. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 6 at 1:49AM EST until February 8 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:49 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 above possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 6 at 1:11PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:11 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 above possible. * WHERE...East Carteret County, and Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 5 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

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.

Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 1:11PM EST until February 8 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:11 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 above possible. * WHERE...East Carteret County, and Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 5 AM EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 1:11PM EST until February 7 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:11 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 above expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 2 above possible. * WHERE...Mainland Dare, Mainland Hyde, Tyrrell, and Washington Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

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.