Belville, North Carolina – Tuesday’s storms could disrupt evening commutes and spark flooding concerns in parts of New Hanover County as another round of summer weather hits coastal North Carolina.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday afternoon and evening, with rain chances climbing to 60% after 2 p.m. Southwesterly winds may gust up to 23 mph. The heaviest activity is expected between 6 p.m. and midnight, potentially affecting traffic along U.S. Route 74 and Route 17. Motorists are urged to watch for ponding and low-visibility conditions during peak drive times.
The rain is forecast to intensify Tuesday night, with a 90% chance of precipitation. Thunderstorms could bring locally heavy rainfall, with totals over an inch possible. This follows a brief Coastal Flood Advisory that expired early Monday, but the saturated ground raises the risk for street flooding in low-lying areas.
Looking ahead to the Fourth of July weekend, Wednesday brings more rain — 90% chance of storms with highs near 88°F — but drier air returns by Thursday afternoon. Independence Day itself (Friday) should be mostly sunny and warm, with highs near 92°F and only a slight 20% storm chance.
Safety tips: Avoid driving through flooded roads, secure outdoor items before winds pick up, and stay weather-aware with alerts from NOAA or local emergency apps.
Warnings remain possible through Wednesday night.
🔎 Extended Forecast: Tuesday, July 1 – Sunday, July 6
- Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m. High near 91°F. Gusts up to 23 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
- Tuesday Night: Showers and storms continue. Low around 78°F. Chance of rain 90%.
- Wednesday (July 2): Rain and storms likely. High 88°F. Chance of precipitation 90%.
- Thursday (July 3): Morning storm chance, clearing later. High 90°F. Rain chance 30%.
- Friday (July 4 – Independence Day): Mostly sunny, hot. High 92°F. Rain chance 20%.
- Saturday (July 5): Partly cloudy, slight storm chance. High 90°F.
- Sunday (July 6): Mostly sunny and seasonable. High near 90°F.
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