Watch the weekend weather

Low pressure will likely bring heavy rain and severe winds today and Saturday

Author

Jason @ Port City Pulse
September 22, 2023

Good Morning Wilmington

We’ve got lots of live music and some festivals–including three Oktoberfest celebrations this weekend but some tropical weather here on Friday and Saturday bringing heavy rain and severe 40+ mph winds. Things should clear up on Sunday.

In today’s PortCityPulse:

  • Plan for the weather

  • School voucher expansion

  • Weekend events

News

Coastal low brings heavy rain and strong winds Friday, Saturday

(ACCU) The tropical wind and rainstorm will spread drenching downpours, strong gusts, pounding surf and ocean and back bay flooding northward along the Atlantic coast from North Carolina to New Jersey, southeastern New York and southern New England late this week and this weekend.

Lawmakers debate private school voucher expansion

[WRAL] Expansion of an NC Opportunity Scholarship program that gives money for students to go to private schools is on the table. Right now, it mostly helps low-income families, but they want to make it available for all incomes. They also want to give a lot more money to this program. Some people say it's a good idea because it gives families more choices, but others don't like it because they think it will take money away from public schools. It's a bit of a hot topic and may force Gov. Roy Cooper whether to veto.

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Don’t miss these weekend events!

Good weather expected on Sunday

SAT 23 at 10AM
LakeFest @Greenfield Lake
Family-friendly event to celebrate science, nature, and wildlife! Come out for a day of learning and fun! There will be games & activities, live animals, nature tours, half-price paddle boat rides, face painting, crafts, and more! Meet and learn from many different Wilmington and surrounding area organizations.

Second annual Cape Fear Latino Festival Parade postponed, set for Sept. 30
The event will be held at Live Oak Pavilion in Downtown Wilmington on Saturday, Sept. 30.

10th Anual CB Dragon Boat Regatta

SEPT 22 & 23 @ Carolina Bach Yacht Basin & Marina
Come join in on the fun, excitement, teamwork, costumes, colors and music at the Carolina Beach waterfront and Marina.

Our Two-Day event starts on Friday the 22nd with a Kickoff Party inside the SeaWitch Cafe and TIKI Bar where we will announce the teams competing on Saturday and enjoy some great music.

TAUK Moore w/ Sicard Hollow

SAT SEPT 22 (7-11) - $20
Bowstring Brewyard Wilmington
New York-based rock fusion band TAUK is teaming up with vocalist Kanika Moore in support of their new album. out June 16.

Funky Fall Fest

SUN SEPT 24 - Noon-4PM
@Waterline Brewing
Don't miss out on all your fun fall essentials!

We'll have Justin Cody Fox on the Stage from 3-5pm ! Cheers!

Quilted Sky

SUN SEPT 24 - 6-9PM
@Seven Mile Post
Quilted Sky will be performing at Seven Mile Post on Sunday, September 24th from 6-9 PM. They are a classic rock cover duo and will absolutely get you on your feet!

Oktoberfest celebrations this weekend

SUPPORT LOCAL VENDORS THIS SATURDAY
-Carolina Beach Every Saturday 8AM–1PM until Sept 30 @Carolina Beach Lake Park
-Riverfront Farmer's Market Every Saturday until Nov 18 in Historic Downtown
-Tidal Creek every Saturday 8AM–1PM

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Surf Forecast

FRI AM: 4-5 ft - CHOPPY | PM: 5-8 ft - CHOPPY
SAT AM: 3+ ft - CLEAN | PM: 1-2 ft - CLEAN
SUN AM: 1-2 ft - CLEAN | PM: 1-2 ft - FAIR

provided by Swell Info

Weather Forecast

FRIDAY Rain/Wind | 72°/63° | PREC 100% | N 29 mph
SAT 23 AM Showers/Wind | 72°/62° | PREC 62% | W 23 mph
SUN 24 Mostly Sunny | 83°/70° | PREC 13% | SW 10 mph

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Tide Forecast

FRIDAY
Low Tide at 9:13 AM, 0.55 ft
High Tide at 3:09 PM, 4.59 ft
Low Tide at 10:47 PM, 1.00 ft

SATURDAY
High Tide at 3:36 AM, 3.92 ft
Low Tide at 10:30 AM, 0.58 ft
High Tide at 4:33 PM, 4.61 ft
Low Tide at 11:55 PM, 0.90 ft

SUNDAY
High Tide at 4:57 AM, 3.96 ft
Low Tide at 11:52 AM, 0.50 ft
High Tide at 5:52 PM, 4.72 ft

Provided by Marineweather.net

Live Music

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