North Carolina — Flags whip along the Cape Fear River, the air feels sharp against bare skin, and winter makes its presence known again across coastal Brunswick County. Conditions stay quiet for now, but the cold tightens quickly once the sun drops.
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for inland and coastal portions of southeastern North Carolina, including areas near Belville. The advisory runs from 11 p.m. tonight through 9 a.m. Sunday. Wind chills may dip as low as 11 degrees, cold enough to cause hypothermia without proper precautions.
This morning starts clear and brisk, with temperatures climbing to around 40 degrees by afternoon. Gusty northwest winds keep it feeling colder, especially in exposed areas and near bridges. As evening approaches, winds ease slightly, but temperatures fall fast. By midnight, readings drop into the low 20s, with the coldest conditions arriving just before sunrise.
Residents should dress in layers, limit time outdoors late tonight, and bring pets inside. Drivers heading out early Sunday should remain alert. While snow and ice are not expected, rapid cooling can create slick spots on untreated roads, especially near waterways.
Sunday offers gradual improvement. Sunshine dominates, and highs rebound into the low 40s. Sunday night remains chilly, but not as harsh, with lows near 22. A noticeable shift arrives Monday as temperatures climb to around 50 under sunny skies.
The warming trend strengthens midweek. By Tuesday, highs surge into the low 60s, and Wednesday flirts with upper 60s warmth. Looking into the 6–10 day window, above-normal temperatures appear likely, signaling a February thaw across much of the Southeast.
For now, protect pipes, cover sensitive plants, and plan cold-weather precautions through Sunday morning. How cold did it feel in your neighborhood overnight?
Five-Day Weather for Belville, North Carolina
- Today: Sunny and breezy. High near 40.
- Tonight: Clear and cold. Low near 20. Wind chills near 11.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. High near 41.
- Monday: Sunny. High near 50.
- Tuesday: Sunny and warmer. High near 63.
