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7-Day Outlook: Heat Advisory for Wilmington Area
July 6, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 95°F to 104°F, lows from 75°F to 80°F, rain chances focused on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟡 Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued July 6 at 1:59AM EDT until July 6 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: Thursday, with a high near 104°F.
- Coolest morning: Sunday, with a low near 75°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.13 inches.
- Windiest stretch: Thursday, with gusts up to 34 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/6 | Overcast | 95° / 79° | 19% | 27 mph |
| Tuesday 7/7 | Overcast | 96° / 79° | 37% | 27 mph |
| Wednesday 7/8 | Overcast | 103° / 80° | 41% | 28 mph |
| Thursday 7/9 | Dense drizzle | 104° / 76° | 26% / 0.09" | 34 mph |
| Friday 7/10 | Light drizzle | 103° / 77° | 10% | 30 mph |
| Saturday 7/11 | Light drizzle | 99° / 76° | 35% / 0.04" | 28 mph |
| Sunday 7/12 | Overcast | 101° / 75° | 53% | 26 mph |
Today's Details — Monday, July 6
- Conditions: Overcast
- High / Low: 95°F / 79°F
- Wind: SSW 14 mph, gusts to 27 mph
- Precipitation: 19% chance
- UV Index: 8.2 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:06 / 19:26
- Daylight: 14.3 hours
What Matters Most Today
- Feels-like swing: up to 101°F.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.2; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Feels Like: 88°F to 101°F (wind chill / heat index)
- Humidity: 59%
- Dew Point: Up to 77°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Mainly clear, 88°F, 13% chance of precipitation, 67% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Mainly clear, 95°F, 19% chance of precipitation, winds 11 mph, 48% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 85°F, winds 11 mph, 71% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 42 (peak 46) — Good
- PM2.5: 12.3 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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