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7-Day Outlook: Flood Watch for Wilmington Area
July 25, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 84°F to 94°F, lows from 70°F to 77°F, rain chances focused on Today, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟠 Flood Watch: Flood Watch issued July 25 at 2:41AM EDT until July 25 at 8:00PM 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: Today, with a low near 70°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Today, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 1.95 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
- Windiest stretch: Wednesday, with gusts up to 26 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/25 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms | 84° / 70° | 85% / 0.68" | 23 mph |
| Sunday 7/26 | Mostly Sunny | 89° / 70° | 12% / 0.07" | 18 mph |
| Monday 7/27 | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 91° / 74° | 24% / 0.05" | 20 mph |
| Tuesday 7/28 | Mostly Sunny | 94° / 77° | 9% / 0.07" | 22 mph |
| Wednesday 7/29 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 93° / 73° | 50% / 0.99" | 26 mph |
| Thursday 7/30 | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 93° / 73° | 22% / 0.07" | 16 mph |
| Friday 7/31 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 92° / 71° | 27% | 12 mph |
Today's Details — Saturday, July 25
- Conditions: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
- High / Low: 84°F / 70°F
- Wind: W 11 mph, gusts to 23 mph
- Precipitation: 85% chance, 0.68 inches expected over 4 hours
- UV Index: 5.7 — High — sunscreen recommended
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:17 / 19:18
- Daylight: 14.0 hours (1.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Rain focus: 85% chance, peaking around 6PM.
- Expected rainfall: about 0.68 inches.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 90%
- Dew Point: Up to 77°F — muggy conditions
- Visibility: As low as 3.3 miles
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 77°F, 30% chance of precipitation, 92% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 80°F, 58% chance of precipitation, 87% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 78°F, 59% chance of precipitation, 94% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 32 (peak 36) — Good
- PM2.5: 7.0 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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