Warm, Seasonable Weather Holds Through Friday Before Weekend Rain Arrives Across Coastal Carolinas
Residents across Brunswick County can look forward to mild, sunny conditions through Friday before a cold front brings precipitation and a noticeable autumn cooldown for the weekend.
Current Watches, Warnings & Marine Advisories
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Marine Gusts & Offshore Seas: Small craft operators should exercise caution Friday afternoon through Saturday night, as southwest winds will gust up to 17 mph ahead of the incoming cold front.
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Rip Currents: Always exercise caution in the surf zone. Monitor local beach flags and swim near a lifeguard when available.

Brunswick County Detailed Forecast
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Today: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
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Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
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Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
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Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
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Saturday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
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Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
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Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
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Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Safety Precautions & Preparedness Guidelines
Roadway Safety
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Wet Roads: Wet leaf debris and light rain on Saturday can make roadways slick during initial rainfall. Allow extra stopping distance on coastal highways and rural routes.
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Nighttime Driving: Temperatures drop rapidly Saturday night into the upper 40s; ensure vehicle tire pressures are properly set for seasonal cooling.
Ocean & Beach Safety
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Rip Currents: Stronger south-southwest winds Friday afternoon into Saturday will create choppy surf conditions along south- and east-facing beaches.
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Boating Conditions: Boaters should monitor wind gusts up to 17 mph and rising seas ahead of Saturday’s cold front. Always check local marine forecasts before heading offshore.
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