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7-Day Outlook: Flood Watch for Wilmington Area
July 23, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 86°F to 94°F, lows from 70°F to 77°F, rain chances focused on Today, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟠 Flood Watch: Flood Watch issued July 23 at 1:39AM EDT until July 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
- Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Tuesday, with a high near 94°F.
- Coolest morning: Saturday, with a low near 70°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Today, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 1.02 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday.
- Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 30 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Friday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/23 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 91° / 73° | 62% / 0.11" | 24 mph |
| Friday 7/24 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 87° / 73° | 67% / 0.11" | 22 mph |
| Saturday 7/25 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 86° / 70° | 83% / 0.41" | 21 mph |
| Sunday 7/26 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 89° / 71° | 44% / 0.05" | 16 mph |
| Monday 7/27 | Sunny | 91° / 74° | 14% / 0.12" | 18 mph |
| Tuesday 7/28 | Sunny | 94° / 77° | 12% / 0.19" | 28 mph |
| Wednesday 7/29 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 94° / 77° | 39% / 0.02" | 30 mph |
Today's Details — Thursday, July 23
- Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- High / Low: 91°F / 73°F
- Wind: SSW 13 mph, gusts to 24 mph
- Precipitation: 62% chance, 0.11 inches expected over 1 hours
- UV Index: 5.4 — High — sunscreen recommended
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:16 / 19:19
- Daylight: 14.1 hours (4.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Rain focus: 62% chance, peaking around 7PM.
- Expected rainfall: about 0.11 inches.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 73%
- Dew Point: Up to 76°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 84°F, 11% chance of precipitation, 74% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 87°F, 49% chance of precipitation, winds 10 mph, 66% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 81°F, 50% chance of precipitation, 87% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 48 (peak 52) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 16.4 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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