JUL 18—25 · KILL DEVIL HILLS · MP 7

Beach Week Weather

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Updated Thu, Jul 16 · 9:15 AM EDT 3 sources

Sunday looks
stormiest.

Saturday stays hot and breezy. Storm chances jump Sunday afternoon, then conditions gradually improve into the second half of the week.

RIGHT NOW · OCEANFRONT NEAR MILEPOST 7

86°

Feels like 99° · Wind 3 mph Updating…

8UV today5:58 AMSunrise8:19 PMSunset
WHAT CHANGED

Since the last update

Sunday rain risk increased

Now the strongest signal for widespread showers and storms, especially after 2 PM.

Saturday is hotter

High near 91°F, with a potentially dangerous afternoon heat index.

Thursday looks more comfortable

Lower humidity and fewer showers make it one of the week’s better outdoor days.

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WATCH CLOSELY

Heat Saturday · Thunderstorms Sunday

Take heat breaks Saturday. On Sunday, leave the beach as soon as thunder is heard—lightning can strike well outside the rain.

8-DAY OUTLOOK

Pick a day

Confidence: medium
Sat, Jul 18Heat

Hot, sunny & breezy

91°HIGH82°LOW

A hot arrival day with gusts near 20 mph. Heat index may climb well above 100°F.

RAIN10%
WINDS 11–17 mph
HUMIDITY72%
EST. HEAT INDEX🌡️ 111°
MP 7 SURF HEIGHT2–3 ft

NWS nearshore forecast · Estimated for the Kill Devil Hills oceanfront.

10
UV EXPOSURE · Very highStrongest 10 AM–4 PM

Shade, SPF 30+, hat and reapply often.

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BEST BEACH WINDOWBefore 11 AM

Recheck storms, radar and beach flags before heading out.

LIVE RADAR

Keep an eye on approaching showers.

Tap and drag the map to explore the Outer Banks.

MILEPOST 7 BEACH CHECK

Check the flags before you swim.

Conditions shown are for the Kill Devil Hills oceanfront near Milepost 7. Rip-current risk can change daily, so follow lifeguard instructions and posted beach flags.

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