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7-Day Outlook: Coastal Flood Advisory for Wilmington Area
July 29, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 89°F to 92°F, lows from 71°F to 76°F, rain chances focused on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. 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 29 at 2:38AM EDT until July 30 at 1:00AM 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: Today, with a high near 92°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 71°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 1.62 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
- Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 26 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/29 | Sunny | 92° / 71° | 11% | 26 mph |
| Thursday 7/30 | Sunny | 91° / 72° | 8% | 16 mph |
| Friday 7/31 | Sunny | 92° / 75° | 2% | 18 mph |
| Saturday 8/1 | Mostly Sunny | 90° / 76° | 10% | 21 mph |
| Sunday 8/2 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 76° | 52% / 0.56" | 25 mph |
| Monday 8/3 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 89° / 76° | 72% / 0.88" | 23 mph |
| Tuesday 8/4 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 90° / 75° | 55% / 0.16" | 11 mph |
Today's Details — Wednesday, July 29
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 92°F / 71°F
- Wind: WNW 11 mph, gusts to 26 mph
- Precipitation: 11% chance
- UV Index: 7.8 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:20 / 19:15
- Daylight: 13.9 hours (10.5 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.8; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 68%
- Dew Point: Up to 77°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 80°F, 79% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 90°F, 53% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 83°F, 78% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 74 (peak 88) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 20.2 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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