North Carolina – Headlights glow through thick morning fog across coastal roads, where visibility drops near 4 miles and conditions shift quickly for drivers heading out now.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, dense fog lingers through the early morning hours before clearing to full sunshine. Temperatures rise სწრაფly to around 85°F today, with light southwest winds increasing and occasional gusts near 17 mph.
Drivers along U.S. 17 and I-40 should slow down early. Fog can thicken in pockets near waterways and low-lying areas. Visibility improves steadily by late morning, but the rapid warm-up follows immediately.
Today stays dry and bright, offering classic early spring warmth. However, changes begin building by Monday afternoon. A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after 3 p.m., bringing brief downpours and possible lightning.
Plan ahead if traveling Monday afternoon. Roads could turn slick quickly, especially near Wilmington and surrounding coastal communities. Storm coverage remains scattered, but conditions may shift fast.
By Tuesday, cooler air moves in. Highs drop sharply to near 61°F under mostly sunny skies, ending the brief stretch of summer-like warmth. That cooler pattern holds into midweek, with highs in the upper 60s Wednesday.
The week ends with another warm rebound toward the mid-70s by Thursday, signaling continued spring swings.
Keep sunglasses and rain gear nearby this week. Conditions will change quickly.
What are you seeing along the coast this morning—fog or clearing skies?
Five Day Forecast for Wilmington, North Carolina
Monday: High 84°F – Chance thunderstorms
Tuesday: High 61°F – Mostly sunny
Wednesday: High 69°F – Partly sunny
Thursday: High 75°F – Mostly sunny
Friday: High 80°F – Mostly sunny
