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7-Day Outlook: Coastal Flood Advisory for Wilmington Area
July 31, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 88°F to 92°F, lows from 74°F to 76°F, rain chances focused on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 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 31 at 2:15AM EDT until August 1 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 74°F.
- Rain chances: Best chances on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; seven-day expected rainfall totals about 1.48 inches.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Windiest stretch: Monday, with gusts up to 28 mph.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 7/31 | Sunny | 92° / 74° | 2% | 16 mph |
| Saturday 8/1 | Mostly Sunny | 89° / 75° | 0% | 20 mph |
| Sunday 8/2 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 89° / 76° | 77% / 0.17" | 26 mph |
| Monday 8/3 | Showers And Thunderstorms | 88° / 74° | 81% / 0.39" | 28 mph |
| Tuesday 8/4 | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 88° / 75° | 62% / 0.62" | 19 mph |
| Wednesday 8/5 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 89° / 75° | 56% / 0.24" | 14 mph |
| Thursday 8/6 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 76° | 34% / 0.07" | 8 mph |
Today's Details — Friday, July 31
- Conditions: Sunny
- High / Low: 92°F / 74°F
- Wind: ESE 11 mph, gusts to 16 mph
- Precipitation: 2% chance
- UV Index: 8.15 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:22 / 19:13
- Daylight: 13.9 hours (12.1 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.15; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 59%
- Dew Point: Up to 69°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 79°F, 68% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 90°F, 48% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 82°F, 70% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 58 (peak 69) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 18.5 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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