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Coastal Flood Advisory: Wilmington Area

May 15, 2026 weather, forecast
Coastal Flood Advisory: Wilmington Area

Wilmington, North Carolina — Clear sky expected today with a high of 77°F and a low of 50°F.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

  • 🔵 Coastal Flood Advisory: Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 15 at 2:47AM EDT until May 16 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
  • If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
    closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
    unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
    property.

Today's Forecast — Friday, May 15

  • Conditions: Clear sky
  • High / Low: 77°F / 50°F
  • Wind: NW 9 mph, gusts to 28 mph
  • Precipitation: 0% chance
  • UV Index: 8.05 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 05:09 / 19:06
  • Daylight: 14.0 hours (12.8 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.05; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Humidity: 35%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 61°F, 45% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 75°F, 20% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 64°F, 56% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 36 (peak 46) — Good
  • PM2.5: 15.3 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 81°F and a low of 56°F.

Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.