WILMINGTON, N.C. – Drivers in downtown Wilmington should expect standing water through Wednesday afternoon as coastal flooding pushes inland with the morning tide. Officials warn that portions of Battleship Road, USS North Carolina Road, and sections of Water Street could see up to a foot of water. Extra travel time is advised, and residents should avoid driving around barricades.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 2 p.m. Wednesday. Minor flooding will continue during each high tide cycle through Friday along the lower Cape Fear River, with impacts most visible in downtown Wilmington. Emergency managers urge residents to protect flood-prone property and monitor conditions closely.
By Thursday, September 11, conditions will improve slightly, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 82. A chance of scattered showers remains, especially in the afternoon. Winds will shift northeast, keeping humidity levels lower. Friday stays partly sunny with isolated showers before clearing out for a warmer, dry weekend.
Saturday could bring another round of showers early, though skies will brighten later in the day. Sunday looks calmer with temperatures in the mid-80s, creating better conditions for outdoor Patriot Day remembrances across the region. Residents planning to attend local memorial events should expect manageable but warm weather.
Warnings for minor flooding remain in effect through the end of the week, particularly around Wilmington’s riverfront. Conditions should stabilize early next week.
Five Day Forecast for Wilmington, NC
- Thursday: High 82, partly sunny with afternoon showers.
- Friday: High 84, mostly sunny, slight chance of showers.
- Saturday: High 82, morning showers then partly cloudy.
- Sunday: High 86, mostly sunny and warm.
- Monday: High 85, sunny with clear skies.
