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7-Day Outlook: Thursday Brings Wilmington's Best Storm Chance
September 7, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 85°F to 90°F, lows from 70°F to 74°F, rain chances focused on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🔵 Coastal Flood Advisory: Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 7 at 1:45AM EDT until September 7 at 11:00PM 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: Friday, with a high near 90°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 70°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 27 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 9/7 | Mostly Sunny | 86° / 70° | 4% | 27 mph |
| Tuesday 9/8 | Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny | 85° / 71° | 20% | 26 mph |
| Wednesday 9/9 | Sunny | 86° / 72° | 7% | 12 mph |
| Thursday 9/10 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 88° / 73° | 47% | 18 mph |
| Friday 9/11 | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 72° | 57% | 17 mph |
| Saturday 9/12 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 87° / 72° | 54% | 12 mph |
| Sunday 9/13 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 89° / 74° | 29% | 11 mph |
Today's Details — Monday, September 7
- Conditions: Mostly Sunny
- High / Low: 86°F / 70°F
- Wind: NE 14 mph, gusts to 27 mph
- Precipitation: 4% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 7.2 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:49 / 18:29
- Daylight: 12.7 hours
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.2; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 73%
- Dew Point: Up to 71°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 74°F, 79% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 84°F, winds 12 mph, 65% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 77°F, 76% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 44 (peak 49) — Good
- PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³
Temperatures, conditions, and precipitation chances use National Weather Service forecast guidance. Open-Meteo supplies supplemental wind, UV, humidity, and air-quality fields; its precipitation totals are not used. For weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.
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