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7-Day Outlook: Storm Chances Ahead for Wilmington
July 26, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 86°F to 94°F, lows from 71°F to 77°F, rain chances focused on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Today's forecast is still included below, but the main story is the week ahead.
What Matters Most This Week
- Warmest day: Tuesday, with a high near 94°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 71°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.93 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
- Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 33 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/26 | Mostly Sunny | 86° / 71° | 8% | 14 mph |
| Monday 7/27 | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 73° | 24% / 0.57" | 16 mph |
| Tuesday 7/28 | Mostly Sunny | 94° / 77° | 11% / 0.03" | 33 mph |
| Wednesday 7/29 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 93° / 72° | 34% / 0.28" | 27 mph |
| Thursday 7/30 | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 92° / 72° | 20% / 0.05" | 19 mph |
| Friday 7/31 | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 92° / 74° | 18% | 16 mph |
| Saturday 8/1 | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 76° | 29% | 20 mph |
Today's Details — Sunday, July 26
- Conditions: Mostly Sunny
- High / Low: 86°F / 71°F
- Wind: NNE 7 mph, gusts to 14 mph
- Precipitation: 8% chance
- UV Index: 8.1 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:18 / 19:17
- Daylight: 14.0 hours (8.0 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: 80%
- Dew Point: Up to 74°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 73°F, 89% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 83°F, 71% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Mainly clear, 79°F, 13% chance of precipitation, 84% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 32 (peak 47) — Good
- PM2.5: 12.4 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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