North Carolina’s Cape Fear region starts the day under clear skies and a sharp coastal chill. Temperatures sit near 31 degrees in Wilmington, with a light north breeze making it feel even colder before mid-morning. Drivers along I-40 and U.S. 17 may notice a brisk bite in the air as the sun climbs.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, sunshine dominates today with highs reaching 47 degrees. Northwest winds between 7 and 10 mph, with gusts up to 15 mph, keep conditions cool but dry. No precipitation is expected through daylight hours, offering a quiet stretch after recent winter swings.
Clouds increase tonight as lows dip to around 35 degrees. While widespread frost is not expected near the immediate coast, inland neighborhoods could see patchy chill settling in before sunrise. By Wednesday, temperatures rebound to 60 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Southwest winds gust up to 24 mph during the afternoon.
Rain chances ramp up late Wednesday night and especially Thursday. A 40 percent chance of showers Thursday grows to 70 percent Thursday night. Showers remain likely Friday, with another 70 percent chance and highs near 62 degrees. Expect wet pavement and occasional reduced visibility during heavier bursts.
The weekend trends milder and brighter. Saturday brings a 30 percent chance of showers with highs near 64, while Sunday turns sunny and warmer, reaching 69 degrees. Early next week continues the warming trend, hinting at early spring warmth across southeastern North Carolina.
Five Day Outlook for Wilmington, North Carolina:
Today: Sunny, high 47.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 60.
Thursday: Chance of showers, high 67.
Friday: Showers likely, high 62.
Saturday: Chance of showers, high 64.
