The weather is mild until the end of December, and the crowds have lessened. The fishing is great this time of year, and the winds pick up making the Outer Banks popular for wind surfing and kiteboarding. Expect average temperatures in the upper 70's and lows in the 60's and 50's. Read the 5 Reasons To Be Fired Up About Fall on the Outer Banks.
This occurs because diverticula, small bulging pouches, develop fairly commonly within the digestive systemâs inner lining, most often in the lower part of the colon (or large intestine). The development of diverticula are quite typical after the age of 40-years old. However, they seldom cause pain or health problems. Only if the pouches become inflamed or filled with infection, does diverticulitis pain occur. This is why many sufferers can live for years without knowledge that they have diverticulitis or any health problems.
Diverticulitis causes more severe symptoms, including any of the following, but particularly the first two: 1  Steady abdominal pain. 2  Tenderness to pressure in the lower abdomen, especially on the left side. 3  Fever. Nausea. 4  Vomiting. Chills. 5  Cramping. Change in bowel habits (constipation or diarrhea)