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7-Day Outlook: Coastal Flood Advisory for Wilmington Area
July 27, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 90°F to 94°F, lows from 72°F to 76°F, rain chances focused on Tuesday, Wednesday 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 27 at 2:22AM EDT until July 28 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: Tuesday, with a high near 94°F.
- Coolest morning: Wednesday, with a low near 72°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.96 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Today, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Windiest stretch: Tuesday, with gusts up to 34 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 7/27 | Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 73° | 37% | 15 mph |
| Tuesday 7/28 | Mostly Sunny | 94° / 76° | 3% / 0.82" | 34 mph |
| Wednesday 7/29 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 94° / 72° | 53% / 0.02" | 26 mph |
| Thursday 7/30 | Sunny | 93° / 72° | 4% | 14 mph |
| Friday 7/31 | Sunny | 92° / 74° | 8% | 18 mph |
| Saturday 8/1 | Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 91° / 75° | 21% | 18 mph |
| Sunday 8/2 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 76° | 53% / 0.11" | 23 mph |
Today's Details — Monday, July 27
- Conditions: Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
- High / Low: 90°F / 73°F
- Wind: SE 12 mph, gusts to 15 mph
- Precipitation: 37% chance
- UV Index: 8.05 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:19 / 19:17
- Daylight: 14.0 hours (12.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.05; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 75%
- Dew Point: Up to 76°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 78°F, 83% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 87°F, 26% chance of precipitation, 66% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 81°F, 82% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 47 (peak 50) — 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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