Wilmington, NC – Storms will likely rattle parts of coastal North Carolina Friday afternoon as a round of heavy rain and thunderstorms moves in by 2 p.m., bringing a soggy start to the weekend for Wilmington residents. Roads like U.S. Route 17 could see ponding and reduced visibility just as weekend traffic picks up.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, there’s an 80% chance of thunderstorms Friday afternoon with gusts up to 15 mph and rain totals up to a quarter inch — though localized downpours could bring more. Friday night remains wet, with additional storms expected through at least 11 p.m.
The weekend won’t offer much relief. Saturday brings a high of 91°F with storms likely again after 2 p.m., followed by more showers Saturday night. Sunday will be hot — reaching 92°F — with another round of afternoon storms possible.
The humid, stormy pattern continues into early next week. Monday and Tuesday both bring a 50–70% chance of thunderstorms and highs holding in the upper 80s to low 90s. Power outages, slick roads, and slow travel are possible, especially during peak hours.
Residents should avoid flooded roadways, charge devices in advance, and check alerts daily through the weekend.
🔎 Five-Day Wilmington Forecast (July 11–15):
- Friday: High 89°F — Thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m. (80%)
- Saturday: High 91°F — Showers and storms likely after 2 p.m. (60%)
- Sunday: High 92°F — Chance of afternoon storms (50%)
- Monday: High 91°F — Afternoon storms possible (50%)
- Tuesday: High 89°F — Showers and thunderstorms likely (70%)
⚠️ Stay weather-aware and plan accordingly as daily storms continue through Tuesday.
