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7-Day Outlook: Saturday Brings Wilmington's Best Storm Chance
September 9, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — The next seven days bring highs ranging from 87°F to 93°F, lows from 71°F to 76°F, rain chances focused on Saturday and Sunday.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🔵 Coastal Flood Advisory: Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 9 at 1:42AM EDT until September 9 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 93°F.
- Coolest morning: Today, with a low near 71°F.
- Rain chances: NWS indicates the best chances on Saturday and Sunday.
- Storm watch: Thunderstorm chances appear in the forecast on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
- Sun safety: UV runs high on Today, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and other days.
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain | Peak Gust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today 9/9 | Mostly Sunny | 87° / 71° | 2% | 17 mph |
| Thursday 9/10 | Sunny | 90° / 74° | 2% | 20 mph |
| Friday 9/11 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 93° / 74° | 37% | 20 mph |
| Saturday 9/12 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 89° / 74° | 51% | 14 mph |
| Sunday 9/13 | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 74° | 54% | 16 mph |
| Monday 9/14 | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 90° / 73° | 36% | 14 mph |
| Tuesday 9/15 | Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 89° / 76° | 18% | 16 mph |
Today's Details — Wednesday, September 9
- Conditions: Mostly Sunny
- High / Low: 87°F / 71°F
- Wind: E 10 mph, gusts to 17 mph
- Precipitation: 2% chance (National Weather Service forecast)
- UV Index: 7.2 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:50 / 18:26
- Daylight: 12.6 hours (11.0 hours of sunshine expected)
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: 67%
- Dew Point: Up to 71°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 74°F, 76% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 85°F, 58% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 76°F, 73% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 38 (peak 47) — Good
- PM2.5: 10.7 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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