Wilmington, North Carolina – A calm and sunny start to the week in Wilmington won’t last long, as a stretch of rain and potential thunderstorms is expected to move into the area beginning Wednesday night and peaking with a 60% storm chance on Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, Tuesday will be sunny with a high of 83°F, and light afternoon winds gusting up to 15 mph. Wednesday offers another dry, mostly sunny day with highs near 82°F, but the pattern begins to shift after sunset. A slight 20% chance of showers creeps in overnight into Thursday, increasing to a 30% chance of rain by Thursday afternoon.
Storm chances climb Thursday night, with a 50% chance of showers that could impact early Friday travel. Friday marks the most active weather of the week, as a 60% chance of thunderstorms develops after 2 p.m., bringing possible disruptions along US-17 and routes near the Cape Fear River.
Rainy conditions could linger into the weekend, with a 40% chance of showers Saturday and Sunday. No hazardous weather is currently expected beyond localized heavy rain.
🌦️ Five-Day Wilmington Spring Forecast:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 83°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 82°F
- Thursday: 30% chance of showers, high 81°F
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, 60% chance, high 77°F
- Saturday: 40% chance of rain, high 75°F
Residents should prepare for a wet Friday and monitor updates for potential changes in thunderstorm timing.
