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7-Day Outlook: Coastal Flood Advisory for Wilmington Area
July 13, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 85°F to 97°F, lows from 72°F to 78°F, rain chances focused on Today, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🔵 Coastal Flood Advisory: Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 13 at 2:23AM EDT until July 14 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.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Friday, with a high near 97°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 72°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Today, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.76 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Windiest stretch: Sunday, with gusts up to 28 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 7/13 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 85° / 72° | 67% | 20 mph |
| Tuesday 7/14 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 87° / 73° | 65% / 0.03" | 21 mph |
| Wednesday 7/15 | Sunny | 92° / 74° | 14% | 10 mph |
| Thursday 7/16 | Sunny | 96° / 77° | 7% | 23 mph |
| Friday 7/17 | Sunny | 97° / 78° | 9% / 0.52" | 24 mph |
| Saturday 7/18 | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 96° / 78° | 19% | 24 mph |
| Sunday 7/19 | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 95° / 73° | 33% / 0.20" | 28 mph |
Today's Details — Monday, July 13
- Conditions: Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
- High / Low: 85°F / 72°F
- Wind: NNE 8 mph, gusts to 20 mph
- Precipitation: 67% chance
- UV Index: 6.25 — High — sunscreen recommended
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:10 / 19:24
- Daylight: 14.2 hours (8.8 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Rain focus: 67% chance, peaking around 12AM.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.25; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 85%
- Dew Point: Up to 76°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 77°F, 24% chance of precipitation, 89% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 83°F, 52% chance of precipitation, 81% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 79°F, 47% chance of precipitation, 89% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 42 (peak 45) — Good
- PM2.5: 8.8 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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