North Carolina – Bright sunshine is already lighting up Wilmington this morning, with a warm breeze building and temperatures climbing quickly toward the mid-80s. Roads are dry, and visibility is excellent, making for smooth travel along US-17 and Market Street. If you’re heading out early, it already feels more like early summer than late March.
According to the National Weather Service, highs reach near 85°F today with southwest winds increasing to 20 mph at times. A slight chance of showers develops late tonight after 11 p.m., but most of the day stays dry and sunny.
Changes arrive quickly into Saturday. Cooler air moves in, dropping highs to around 59°F while north winds gust as high as 31 mph. That shift will be noticeable, especially near the coast, where stronger gusts could impact beach plans and high-profile vehicles on bridges.
By Saturday night, temperatures fall sharply to near 38°F under clear skies. While freezing conditions are not expected, the air will feel crisp compared to today’s warmth. Sunday brings a calmer, sunny rebound with highs near 66°F and lighter winds.
Looking ahead, Monday continues the warming trend with highs near 73°F and mostly sunny skies. Conditions stay stable into Tuesday, with temperatures pushing toward the upper 70s and continued dry weather.
For now, enjoy the warm, dry conditions—but be ready for that quick cooldown and gusty winds heading into the weekend. Are you noticing the temperature swing where you are today?
Five Day Forecast for Wilmington, North Carolina
Saturday: High 59°F, breezy with gusts up to 31 mph
Sunday: Sunny, high near 66°F
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 73°F
Tuesday: Sunny, high near 78°F
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 79°F
