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7-Day Outlook: Heat Advisory for Wilmington Area
July 3, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 95°F to 100°F, lows from 70°F to 75°F, rain chances focused on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟡 Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 2:48AM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
- Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Wednesday, with a high near 100°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 70°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.40 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Tuesday.
- Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 32 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/3 | Clear sky | 95° / 70° | 1% | 18 mph |
| Saturday 7/4 | Clear sky | 99° / 74° | 1% | 21 mph |
| Sunday 7/5 | Overcast | 95° / 74° | 1% | 18 mph |
| Monday 7/6 | Slight rain showers | 97° / 75° | 25% / 0.15" | 26 mph |
| Tuesday 7/7 | Thunderstorm | 98° / 75° | 41% / 0.18" | 32 mph |
| Wednesday 7/8 | Light drizzle | 100° / 74° | 43% / 0.03" | 32 mph |
| Thursday 7/9 | Light drizzle | 98° / 72° | 34% / 0.04" | 27 mph |
Today's Details — Friday, July 3
- Conditions: Clear sky
- High / Low: 95°F / 70°F
- Wind: S 9 mph, gusts to 18 mph
- Precipitation: 1% chance
- UV Index: 8.4 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:04 / 19:27
- Daylight: 14.4 hours
What Matters Most Today
- Feels-like swing: up to 104°F.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.4; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Feels Like: 75°F to 104°F (wind chill / heat index)
- Humidity: 55%
- Dew Point: Up to 72°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 82°F, 69% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 94°F, 44% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 83°F, 66% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 52 (peak 54) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 23.0 µg/m³
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.
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