Station Name: Wrightsville Beach Offshore, NC (ILM3)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Beaufort County

GPS Coordinates: 33.988, -77.362

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 1:46PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 1:46 PM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 7:00 PM

The combination of dry fuels, near critical low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger conditions during Saturday across southeast North Carolina. Relative humidity values are expected to drop to 25 to 35 percent during the afternoon, with the lowest humidities across inland areas. In addition, southwesterly winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 15 to 20 mph are expected, with the highest winds along the coastal areas.

Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities to review the status of any burn bans.

Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 1:53PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Fri April 24, 2026, 1:53 PM
Expires: Sat April 25, 2026, 5:00 AM

The combination of dry fuels, gusty southwest to west winds, and low relative humidity of about 20-30% in the afternoon into the evening will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. A statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service is currently in place. Open burning of any kind is illegal.