Roanoke Rapids, NC

Right Now
58°
Showers in the Vicinity
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Feels Like: 57°
  • Heat Index: 58°
  • Wind: 8 mph
  • Wind Chill: 57°
  • UV Index: 2 Low
  • Sunrise: 06:40:52 AM
  • Sunset: 06:05:32 PM
  • Dew Point: 58°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Cloudy with occasional rain showers. High 63F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Tonight

Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 32F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow

Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High around 50F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...

Lower Roanoke River Near Scotland Neck affecting Halifax and
Northampton Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...

Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County.

Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County.

Lower Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids affecting Halifax and
Northampton Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.

The next statement will be issued this evening by 930 PM EST.

&&


...The Flood Warning remains in effect...

The Flood Warning continues for
the Lower Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:45 AM EST Monday the stage was 10.7 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.6 feet Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding begins. Farmlands and
timberlands adjacent to the river in Roanoke Rapids flood.
Property on the farmlands may be at risk from floodwaters.
* Impact...At 10.0 feet, The public boat ramp on Rockfish Ln in
Weldon is flooded.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.6
feet on 09/12/1996.

&&


Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

Lower Roanoke River
Roanoke Rapids     9.0   10.7  Mon 8 am EST 9.7   9.6   9.6   9.6





&&

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in North
Carolina...

Lower Roanoke River Near Scotland Neck affecting Halifax and
Northampton Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in North
Carolina...

Neuse River Near Clayton affecting Johnston County.

Neuse River At Smithfield affecting Johnston County.

Lower Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids affecting Halifax and
Northampton Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rah/rivers.

The next statement will be issued this evening by 930 PM EST.

&&


...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...

The Flood Warning continues for
the Lower Roanoke River Near Scotland Neck.
* Until further notice.
* At 8:00 AM EST Monday the stage was 29.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 28.0 feet Saturday
morning.
* Impact...At 28.0 feet, Minor flooding begins, especially on the
left bank.
* Impact...At 31.0 feet, There is widespread flooding on the left
banks.
* Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.9
feet on 05/07/2017.

&&


Fld   Observed           Forecasts (7 am EST)
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Tue   Wed   Thu   Fri

Lower Roanoke River
Scotland Neck      28.0  29.9  Mon 8 am EST 29.2  28.3  28.2  28.1





&&

Next 12 Hours

Time
Temp
Precip
12 PM
59°
64%
12 PM
59°

Wind: WSW @ 8mph

Precip: 64% Chance

Humidity: 96%

Wind Chill: 57°

Heat Index: 59°

UV Index: 2 Low

Visibility: 6 mi

1 PM
60°
60%
1 PM
60°

Wind: WSW @ 9mph

Precip: 60% Chance

Humidity: 89%

Wind Chill: 59°

Heat Index: 60°

UV Index: 2 Low

Visibility: 6 mi

2 PM
63°
39%
2 PM
63°

Wind: W @ 10mph

Precip: 39% Chance

Humidity: 82%

Wind Chill: 62°

Heat Index: 63°

UV Index: 2 Low

Visibility: 6 mi

3 PM
62°
24%
3 PM
62°

Wind: WNW @ 14mph

Precip: 24% Chance

Humidity: 82%

Wind Chill: 60°

Heat Index: 62°

UV Index: 1 Low

Visibility: 9 mi

4 PM
59°
12%
4 PM
59°

Wind: WNW @ 13mph

Precip: 12% Chance

Humidity: 73%

Wind Chill: 57°

Heat Index: 59°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

5 PM
57°
4%
5 PM
57°

Wind: WNW @ 9mph

Precip: 4% Chance

Humidity: 74%

Wind Chill: 55°

Heat Index: 57°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

6 PM
54°
2%
6 PM
54°

Wind: WNW @ 8mph

Precip: 2% Chance

Humidity: 70%

Wind Chill: 51°

Heat Index: 54°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

7 PM
51°
2%
7 PM
51°

Wind: WNW @ 7mph

Precip: 2% Chance

Humidity: 68%

Wind Chill: 48°

Heat Index: 51°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

8 PM
49°
2%
8 PM
49°

Wind: WNW @ 8mph

Precip: 2% Chance

Humidity: 62%

Wind Chill: 45°

Heat Index: 49°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

9 PM
47°
2%
9 PM
47°

Wind: NW @ 7mph

Precip: 2% Chance

Humidity: 63%

Wind Chill: 43°

Heat Index: 47°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

10 PM
45°
0%
10 PM
45°

Wind: NW @ 7mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 63%

Wind Chill: 41°

Heat Index: 45°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

11 PM
44°
0%
11 PM
44°

Wind: NW @ 6mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 64%

Wind Chill: 40°

Heat Index: 44°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi