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7-Day Outlook: Heat Advisory for Wilmington Area
July 7, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 92°F to 99°F, lows from 70°F to 80°F, rain chances focused on Today, 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 7 at 1:25AM EDT until July 7 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: Friday, with a high near 99°F.
- Coolest morning: Monday, with a low near 70°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Today, Thursday and Sunday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.15 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
- Windiest stretch: Thursday, with gusts up to 30 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/7 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 95° / 79° | 42% | 25 mph |
| Wednesday 7/8 | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 98° / 80° | 24% / 0.02" | 24 mph |
| Thursday 7/9 | Sunny | 98° / 80° | 13% / 0.07" | 30 mph |
| Friday 7/10 | Sunny | 99° / 80° | 9% / 0.02" | 29 mph |
| Saturday 7/11 | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 98° / 77° | 36% / 0.02" | 25 mph |
| Sunday 7/12 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 94° / 75° | 59% / 0.01" | 16 mph |
| Monday 7/13 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 92° / 70° | 36% / 0.02" | 24 mph |
Today's Details — Tuesday, July 7
- Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- High / Low: 95°F / 79°F
- Wind: SW 13 mph, gusts to 25 mph
- Precipitation: 42% chance
- UV Index: 8.2 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:06 / 19:26
- Daylight: 14.3 hours (11.4 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.2; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 61%
- Dew Point: Up to 75°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 84°F, 70% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Partly cloudy, 92°F, 23% chance of precipitation, winds 11 mph, 49% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Mainly clear, 86°F, 14% chance of precipitation, 72% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 48) — Good
- PM2.5: 9.3 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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