Keeping an eye on the weather is important at Cape Lookout National Seashore. The open water expanses that must be crossed to reach the park can become unsafe during high winds or during rainstorms.
Weather conditions can change rapidly along the coast. Be prepared to change your plans according to the weather.
Weather Forecast
recorded forecast - call the National Weather Service-Newport/Morehead City office at (252) 223-5737.
An automated tower is located on Cape Lookout to monitor weather conditions. The current readings for air temperature, wind speed & direction can be found on the National Data Buoy Center's website.
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Did You Know?
Diamond City was a shore-based whaling community located where Barden Inlet now separates the islands of Shackleford Banks and South Core Banks. Crews would row whaling dories out from shore to chase the whales as they migrated past the island. Cape Lookout National Seashore