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7-Day Outlook: Extreme Heat Warning for Wilmington Area
July 8, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 87°F to 99°F, lows from 71°F to 81°F, rain chances focused on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟠 Extreme Heat Warning: Extreme Heat Warning issued July 8 at 1:47AM EDT until July 8 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 99°F.
- Coolest morning: Tuesday, with a low near 71°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.70 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
- Windiest stretch: Thursday, with gusts up to 31 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/8 | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 98° / 80° | 31% | 28 mph |
| Thursday 7/9 | Sunny | 99° / 81° | 6% | 31 mph |
| Friday 7/10 | Sunny | 99° / 79° | 14% / 0.02" | 30 mph |
| Saturday 7/11 | Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 98° / 74° | 55% / 0.29" | 28 mph |
| Sunday 7/12 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 89° / 72° | 69% / 0.22" | 16 mph |
| Monday 7/13 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 87° / 72° | 54% / 0.09" | 23 mph |
| Tuesday 7/14 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 91° / 71° | 20% / 0.08" | 22 mph |
Today's Details — Wednesday, July 8
- Conditions: Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- High / Low: 98°F / 80°F
- Wind: SW 14 mph, gusts to 28 mph
- Precipitation: 31% chance
- UV Index: 8.1 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:07 / 19:26
- Daylight: 14.3 hours (13.2 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.1; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 51%
- Dew Point: Up to 75°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 84°F, 66% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 95°F, 11% chance of precipitation, winds 12 mph, 34% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 87°F, 11% chance of precipitation, winds 10 mph, 62% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 56 (peak 96) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 10.0 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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