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

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 10:26AM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:26 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Hazardous travel will persist due to snow and very cold temperatures. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 6:53PM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 6:53 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as around zero to 5 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Exposed pipes could freeze or burst.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit www.sc211.org and/or www.nc211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 2 at 12:38AM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 12:38 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Hazardous travel will persist due to snow and very cold temperatures. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 2 at 12:37AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 12:37 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 above. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 above zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit www.sc211.org and/or www.nc211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 12:20PM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 12:20 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 below. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 10:33AM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:33 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow accumulations from yesterday and last night will remain in place. This afternoon's sunshine but below freezing temperatures could lead to icy conditions. * WHERE...All of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 3:08PM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 3:08 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 3 below. * WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.