Local Topsail Island Weather News

• Tornado Kills 1 in Greensboro; Blows Vehicles off I-40
  2008-05-09 - One person was killed and several vehicles were blown off Interstate 40 near Greensboro, N.C. when an apparent tornado touched down there.
• UNCW Launches New Research Buoy Off Wrightsville Beach, NC
  2008-05-08 - 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.
• Strong / Severe Thunderstorms Possible Around Topsail RegionTonight through Friday
  2008-05-08 - 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.
• Strong to Severe Weather Threat for the Southeast Thursday
  2008-05-07 - 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.
• Tide Levels Will Be Higher This Week Along Topsail Island Beaches
  2008-05-04 - 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.
• Thunderstorm Chances Increase Sunday Afternoon
  2008-05-04 - 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.
• Severe Weather Moving Eastward Should Break Up Before Getting Here
  2008-05-03 - 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 to Resume Hurricane Center June 1
  2008-05-03 - The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins June 1 and the Topsail Weather Center will resume its hurricane information pages on the same day.
• Another Chilly Night on Tap for Wednesday Night; Warmup for Thursday
  2008-04-30 - 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.
• Record Cold Temps Possible Tonight
  2008-04-29 - 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.
• Sunny Skies, Cooler Temps to End the Month; Warmer Temps Arrive for Weekend
  2008-04-29 - 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.
• Storms Brought Tornado Reports, High Winds to Portions on North Carolina
  2008-04-29 - The cold front that moved through North Carolina yesterday brought reports of tornadoes and high winds to portions of the state.
• Approaching Cold Front Could Bring Heavy Rains, Strong Storms to Topsail
  2008-04-28 - 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.
• Sunday Brings Chance of Thunderstorms; Slight Chance of Severe Weather Monday Afternoon
  2008-04-27 - Increasing instability in the upper atmosphere will bring the possibility of scattered thunderstorms and rain to the greater Topsail Island region Sunday afternoon.
• Eastern Portions of N.C. No Longer Under Drought Conditions
  2008-04-24 - 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
• N.C. Students Asked to Name Water Conservation Mascot
  2008-04-24 - Governor launches contest for elementary school students to help pick the name of water conservation mascot.
• Rip Current Risk Remains High for Thursday
  2008-04-23 - Persistent strong easterly swells will once again bring a high risk of rip currents along Topsail Island beaches Thursday.
• High Risk of Rip Currents Wednesday for Topsail Island Beaches
  2008-04-22 - 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.
• Weekend Brought Tornadoes, Severe Weather to Portions of NC
  2008-04-21 - Residents in several parts of North Carolina were on the receiving end of some severe weather over this past weekend.
• Fire Danger Raised for Wednesday
  2008-04-15 - Low humidity levels and gusty winds will serve to create a high risk of wildfire on Wednesday in southeastern North Carolina.