Station Name: Masonboro Inlet, ILM2, NC (150)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
New Hanover County

GPS Coordinates: 34.142, -77.715

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued March 29 at 2:39AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sun March 29, 2026, 2:39 AM
Expires: Sun March 29, 2026, 8:00 PM

Although wind speeds will be much lower today, the combination of dry fuels from the ongoing drought and low to moderate relative humidity levels will continue to produce an increased fire danger across northeast SC and southeast NC as per fire officials.

Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks and keep vehicles off of dry grass. Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly. Please be reminded that statewide burn bans have been issued by the SC Forestry Commission and the NC Forest Service until further notice which means most open burning is illegal.

Special Weather Statement issued March 29 at 3:40AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun March 29, 2026, 3:40 AM
Expires: Sun March 29, 2026, 8:00 PM

The combination of afternoon relative humidity values 30 to 35% and very dry fine fuels will result in an increased risk for the spread of wildfires Sunday afternoon across interior Eastern North Carolina. Residents and visitors are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers. Additionally, exercise caution if operating any equipment that could create sparks, and keep vehicles off of dry grass. 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. All open burning is prohibited until further notice.