North Carolina’s Cape Fear coast wakes up under thick clouds and a mild February breeze. Temperatures sit near 53 degrees before sunrise in Wilmington. A north wind gusts past 25 mph at times, adding a brisk feel to the early commute.
Clouds gradually thin later this morning. Sunshine should break through by afternoon, pushing highs to 59 degrees. Roads remain dry overall, but drivers along US-17 and College Road may notice brief visibility dips in early patchy fog inland.
Tonight turns quieter with partly cloudy skies. Lows settle near 36 degrees. Patchy fog could redevelop toward daybreak Tuesday. After that, a steady warming trend takes hold.
Tuesday brings sunshine after early fog, with highs climbing to 64 degrees. By Wednesday, February 18, temperatures jump to 71 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Southwest winds increase, signaling a shift toward a more active pattern.
Thursday stays warm with highs near 72 degrees. Clouds linger, but most of the day remains dry. Rain chances increase late week. Friday features a 30 percent chance of showers and highs near 75 degrees. That is well above average for February and far from any winter cold snap or freeze threat.
No snow, ice storm, or Polar Vortex concerns are expected across southeastern North Carolina. Instead, President’s Day Week trends warmer from midweek into the weekend. The 6–10 day outlook supports above-normal temperatures and periodic rain chances. Spring vibes are building, even as the calendar still reads February.
