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Wilmington, NC Weather
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Forecast
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This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
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Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
National Weather Service forecast updated 11 hrs ago.
Hourly
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10-day forecast
Details- TodayOct 24Sunny55°73°
- SunOct 25Mostly Sunny51°75°
- MonOct 26Sunny45°74°
- TueOct 27Sunny51°74°
- WedOct 28Mostly Sunny54°75°
- ThuOct 29Mostly Sunny54°76°
- FriOct 30Sunny54°77°
- SatOct 31Cloudy63°76°
- SunNov 1Cloudy0.03 in66°77°
- MonNov 2Cloudy65°80°
Days after the National Weather Service's seven are MET Norway's outlook, a computer model with no forecaster's review.
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More weather news- UPDATE: Coastal New Hanover placed under a high surf advisory until Tuesday morning
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- Cold front off NC coast watched for possible tropical development
The low-pressure cold front that has brought chilly, blustery weather and dangerous conditions to the North Carolina coast this weekend could develop into a subtropical weather system later this week. The next name on…
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Storm Warnings Issued Off the North and South Carolina Coast as Conditions IntensifyStorm Warnings are in effect for offshore waters from Oregon Inlet, North Carolina, to Little River Inlet, South Carolina, with north winds of 35 to 40 knots, gusts to 50 knots and seas up to 18 feet. A nor’easter is…
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East Coast on alert; High surf, 50 mph gusts possibleThe Weather Channel Nor’easter could bring beach erosion, gusty winds to East Coast An area off the East Coast is worth watching this weekend. Increased wave action and beach erosion are possible along areas already hit…
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East Coast on alert: Coastal low to bring high wind, wavesThe Weather Channel Coastal low could bring high wind, waves to East Coast Though the Atlantic tropics have been quiet since Isaias, there is an area worth watching off the East Coast that could bring wind and waves…
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Slightly cooler fall weather this weekend, sunny and dry stretch continues in North CarolinaMeteorologist Dylan Hudler has your Saturday forecast Slightly cooler fall weather this weekend, sunny and dry stretch continues in North Carolina Meteorologist Dylan Hudler has your Saturday forecast This weekend is a…
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North Carolina temperatures dip a bit this weekend and it's dry, dry, dry...Chilly North Carolina mornings will be followed by cool afternoon sunshine this weekend It's layering weather! You'll need a jacket early in the morning to combat the chill It will feel more pleasant by late morning…
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Sunny and dry Piedmont Triad weather Thursday | North Carolina temperatures this weekendNorth Carolina will experience pleasant fall weather for most of the week. The beaches will remain windy, with large waves and concerns about coastal flooding. It's layering weather! You'll need a jacket early in the…
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Nor'easter destroys sand barrier as it pummels North CarolinaThe Weather Network
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Slow-moving storm near North Carolina coast could gain tropical characteristics this week | Dangerous surf, flood threat for the Outer BanksCoastal storm may become subtropical this week. Beach erosion, flooding is making travel difficult and the Outer Banks. A nor'easter is taking shape along the same powerful cold front that brought cooler temperatures to…
Air quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Forecast
- SatGood (38)
- SunGood (32)
- MonGood (40)
New Hanover County, NC reporting area · 1 hr ago. Data from AirNow (EPA and its state, local and tribal partners); preliminary and subject to change.
Sun & moon
Almanac
MonthlyWilmington Int'l Airport, records since 1933. Normals 1991–2020. Data from NOAA's Regional Climate Centers (ACIS).
Nearby
- Leland 9 km
- Masonboro 11 km
- Murraysville 11 km
- Myrtle Grove 13 km
- Kings Grant 8 km
- Oak Island 41 km
- Ogden 12 km
- Carolina Beach 23 km
- Boiling Spring Lakes 25 km
- Long Beach 39 km
- Silver Lake 10 km
- Wrightsboro 6 km
Forecasters' discussion
From the National Weather Service office in ILM, issued 11 hrs ago
What Has Changed
As of 630 AM EDT... Aviation section updated for the 12Z TAF issuance.
As of 3 AM EDT... All sections have been updated except for the Key Messages. The Coastal Flood Advisory was extended through this evening's high tide for all tidal areas. A High Surf Advisory was issued for New Hanover County.
Key Messages
1) High pressure will bring lots of dry weather, breezy conditions at times, and seasonable temperatures through mid next week.
2) Minor coastal flooding and hazardous marine/surf conditions are expected through at least early next week.
Discussion
KEY MESSAGE 1...High pressure will bring lots of dry weather, coastal breezes, and near to below normal temperatures through mid next week.
Persistent high pressure will dominate the weather through mid next week leading to dry conditions and generally near to below normal temperatures. A few showers could brush the coast at times but no significant rainfall is expected. Breezy conditions with gusts up to around 35 mph at times are also expected, especially near the coast, due to low pressure well to the southeast from near The Bahamas northeast to Bermuda.
KEY MESSAGE 2...Minor coastal flooding and hazardous marine/surf conditions are expected through at least early next week.
An extended period of enhanced northeast winds due to strong high pressure to the north and low pressure developing near The Bahamas will lead to hazardous marine/surf conditions. Also, increasing astronomical tides and NE winds will lead to minor coastal flooding.
Coastal Flooding: Minor coastal flooding is expected during each high tide cycle for the next several days along the SE NC and NE SC coasts, including the lower Cape Fear River. The highest tides should occur during the morning high tide cycles.
High Surf: High seas up to near 10 ft within 20 nm will likely lead to 6+ ft surf heights into early next week, especially for E-facing beaches. We have raised a High Surf Advisory for New Hanover County where confidence is highest in 6 ft breakers occurring starting today. In addition, the large waves coupled with high water levels should result in some erosion, especially for E-facing beaches.
Aviation
High confidence in VFR conditions as high pressure prevails. NE winds will prevail, gusting to near 20-25 kt during the daytime.
Extended Outlook... VFR to prevail with NE winds gusting to around 25 knots at times Sunday. There is a small chance of low clouds affecting the coastal terminals due to low-level clouds off the coast. High pressure brings dry weather and clear skies early next week.
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