Wilmington, North Carolina – Thursday’s spring warmth will feel more like summer in Wilmington as highs surge to 85°F under mostly sunny skies, but the calm won’t last through the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, clear and mild conditions continue into Friday before a spring weather alert takes hold Saturday afternoon. Storms are expected to develop after 2 p.m. Saturday with increasing rain chances through Saturday night, especially along the US-17 corridor and surrounding areas in New Hanover and Brunswick counties.
Friday remains a good window for outdoor activity, with partly sunny skies and highs near 84°F. Winds will be light but shift slightly through Thursday into Friday, signaling a warm, humid air mass pushing into the region.
By Saturday afternoon, a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms moves in. The highest risk comes between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., with gusty winds and lightning possible. Residents are urged to secure loose items, charge devices, and avoid outdoor events in the late afternoon. Saturday night brings a 60% chance of rain and possibly a thunderstorm, with lows around 62°F.
5-Day Forecast for Wilmington, NC:
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 85°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 84°F.
- Saturday: Showers and storms likely, especially after 2 p.m. High near 83°F.
- Sunday: Scattered storms possible, high near 76°F.
- Monday: Rain chance continues, high near 76°F.
