http://topsailweather.com/wxnews_local.php Weather News for Topsail Island, NC and the Surrounding Area en-us Mariners in the area about 5 miles offshore from Wrightsville Beach, NC are asked to watch out for a new research buoy launched yesterday by UNCW. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=348 Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms could develop later today over the southeast bringing the threat of damaging wind gusts as high as 60 mph, large hail, and perhaps an isolated tornado or two. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=347 A strong low pressure system will move through the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys Thursday and shift into the mid-Atlantic states Thursday night triggering the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms to portions of the Carolinas. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=346 The combination of an upcoming new moon coupled with the moon's orbit reaching perigee (closest approach to Earth) will result in a noticeable increase in tide levels this week along the beaches. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=345 An approaching cold front, currently just west of the area, will move over the greater Topsail Island region later this afternoon and evening increasing the potential for isolated thunderstorms later today. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=344 The powerful line of severe weather that produced deadly tornadoes and high wind damage in the central portion of the U.S. continues moving toward the mid Atlantic today raising severe weather concerns for the Topsail Island area. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=343 The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins June 1 and the Topsail Weather Center will resume its hurricane information pages on the same day. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=342 Another night of unseasonably cool temperatures is forecast for the greater Topsail Island region Wednesday night as a result of a high pressure system currently in control of our weather. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=341 Record low temperatures will be in jeopardy early Wednesday morning with the mercury dipping 10 to 15 degrees below normal around the greater Topsail Island area. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=340 With the arrival of May on Thursday, temperatures will begin to moderate back to climate normals and set the stage for a fantastic weekend on the beach. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=339 The cold front that moved through North Carolina yesterday brought reports of tornadoes and high winds to portions of the state. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=338 A strong cold front approaching forecast to move into the Topsail Island region early this evening could bring heavy rains and strong thunderstorms to the greater Topsail Island area this afternoon and evening. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=337 Increasing instability in the upper atmosphere will bring the possibility of scattered thunderstorms and rain to the greater Topsail Island region Sunday afternoon. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=336 Drought conditions continued to improve in North Carolina this past week. Portions of the eastern coastal area of the state are no longer suffering from drought conditions according to the latest drought map released by the North Carolina Drought Manageme Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=335 Governor launches contest for elementary school students to help pick the name of water conservation mascot. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=334 Persistent strong easterly swells will once again bring a high risk of rip currents along Topsail Island beaches Thursday. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=333 Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers will need to be extra cautious when entering the surf on Topsail Island beaches Wednesday as rip currents will become dangerous for anyone entering the water. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=332 Residents in several parts of North Carolina were on the receiving end of some severe weather over this past weekend. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=331 Low humidity levels and gusty winds will serve to create a high risk of wildfire on Wednesday in southeastern North Carolina. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=330 According to researchers at North Carolina State University, the 2008 hurricane season looks to be an active one; however, the number of storms that will have the potential to make landfall is close to that for an average year. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=329 An approaching cold front will bring breezy conditions and the chance for scattered thunderstorms Saturday afternoon for the greater Topsail Island area. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=328 Only 12 North Carolina counties remain under Extreme Drought as conditions continue to improve throughout the state thanks to generous March rainfalls. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=327 A tour of the NOAA National Hurricane Center is now as close as your computer with the inauguration of a new virtual online tour of the famous forecast center. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=326 Hurricane forecasters at the Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project released its 2008 hurricane and tropical storm outlook for the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season earlier today. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=324 N.C. Governor Mike Easley today is asking local officials to continue their aggressive water conservation efforts since the drought is not over and a hot, dry summer is still possible. He made the request in a letter sent to mayors and city and county man Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=325 Another dreary and cloudy day is on tap for the greater Topsail Island area Tuesday with a fairly substantial cloud deck hanging overhead. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=323 The greater Topsail Island region could see some periods of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and damaging winds through Saturday evening and into early Sunday morning. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=322 While hurricane season doesn't officially begin until June, North Carolina emergency officials are putting their new hurricane plans to the test next month. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=321 Temperatures are expected to climb close to the 80 degree mark Saturday before a cold front moves into the Topsail Area bringing with it the chance of severe thunderstorms. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=320 Meteorologists from the National Weather Service office in Wilmington, N.C. conducted a three-part lesson in weather safety for fifth-grade students and teachers at North Topsail Elementary School in Hampstead earlier this month. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=319 Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers will need to be extra cautious when entering the surf on Topsail Island beaches Thursday as rip currents will become dangerous for anyone entering the water. Topsail Weather http://topsailweather.com/viewarticle.php?view=318 Recent rains across the state have allowed the N.C. Division of Forest Resources to lift its ban on open burning across the state. 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