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7-Day Outlook: Coastal Flood Advisory for Wilmington Area
July 30, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 88°F to 92°F, lows from 70°F to 76°F, rain chances focused on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 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 30 at 2:41AM EDT until July 31 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: Today, with a high near 92°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 70°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 0.51 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 26 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/30 | Sunny | 92° / 70° | 2% | 15 mph |
| Friday 7/31 | Sunny | 92° / 71° | 7% | 17 mph |
| Saturday 8/1 | Mostly Sunny | 90° / 76° | 4% | 18 mph |
| Sunday 8/2 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 75° | 48% / 0.01" | 22 mph |
| Monday 8/3 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 88° / 75° | 68% / 0.34" | 26 mph |
| Tuesday 8/4 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 89° / 75° | 51% / 0.15" | 22 mph |
| Wednesday 8/5 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 76° | 42% / 0.02" | 16 mph |
Today's Details — Thursday, July 30
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 92°F / 70°F
- Wind: NNE 9 mph, gusts to 15 mph
- Precipitation: 2% chance
- UV Index: 8.2 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:21 / 19:14
- Daylight: 13.9 hours (9.5 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.2; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 62%
- Dew Point: Up to 73°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 76°F, 71% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Partly cloudy, 89°F, 48% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 82°F, 78% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 53 (peak 54) — 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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