Temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 67°F to 78°F. Some rain possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.
This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F below the historical average for October. Normal highs for this period are around 76°F with lows around 54°F.
1962 - The "Columbus Day Big Blow" occurred in the Pacific Northwest. It was probably the most damaging windstorm of record west of the Cascade Mountains. Winds reached hurricane force, with gusts above 100 mph. More than 3.5 billion board feet of timber were blown down, and communications were severely disrupted due to downed power lines. The storm claimed 48 lives, and caused 210 million dollars damage.
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Day: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Day: A chance of rain before 8am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 78.
Night: Clear, with a low around 53.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 70.
Night: Clear, with a low around 46.
Day: Sunny, with a high near 72.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Bowen Point, Shallotte Inlet
(5.8 miles away)
Sunset Beach Bridge
(8.3 miles away)
Sunset Beach Pier
(9.2 miles away)
Sat's High Temperature
99 at Stovepipe Wells, CA
Sat's Low Temperature
22 at 20 Miles West-northwest Of Frenchglen, OR
Current conditions: We use the nearest available station to your location - including professional MESONET/MADIS and local weather stations - often miles closer than regional airports.
Forecasts: National Weather Service point forecasts predict for your specific area, not broad regional zones, making them far more relevant to your location.