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7-Day Outlook: Saturday Brings Wilmington's Best Storm Chance

September 8, 2026 weather, forecast

Wilmington, North Carolina — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 86°F to 91°F, lows from 70°F to 75°F, rain chances focused on Saturday.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

🔵 Coastal Flood Advisory: Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 8 at 2:38AM EDT until September 8 at 10:00PM 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 91°F.
Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 70°F.
Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Saturday.
Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Windiest stretch: Today, with gusts up to 26 mph.
Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday and other days.

7-Day Forecast

Day	Conditions	High / Low	Rain	Peak Gust
Today 9/8	Sunny	86° / 70°	1%	26 mph
Wednesday 9/9	Mostly Sunny	87° / 71°	1%	13 mph
Thursday 9/10	Sunny	89° / 74°	9%	22 mph
Friday 9/11	Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	91° / 73°	36%	21 mph
Saturday 9/12	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	88° / 73°	47%	15 mph
Sunday 9/13	Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	89° / 73°	35%	15 mph
Monday 9/14	Chance Showers And Thunderstorms	89° / 75°	30%	19 mph

Today's Details — Tuesday, September 8

Conditions: Sunny
High / Low: 86°F / 70°F
Wind: NE 10 mph, gusts to 26 mph
Precipitation: 1% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
UV Index: 6.4 — High — sunscreen recommended
Sunrise / Sunset: 05:50 / 18:28
Daylight: 12.6 hours

What Matters Most Today

Sun safety: UV index reaches 6.4; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

Humidity: 60%
Dew Point: Up to 67°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 74°F, 72% humidity
Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 83°F, 46% humidity
Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 77°F, 72% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

Air Quality Index: 36 (peak 42) — Good
PM2.5: 8.1 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.