Wilmington, NC – A faint mist lingers above the Cape Fear River this morning, softening the sunrise as calm air and patchy fog settle across southeastern North Carolina. The quiet start won’t last long — sunshine returns quickly, bringing another pleasantly warm November stretch for Wilmington and the coastal plain.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington reports a steady pattern through the end of the week, with temperatures climbing into the low 70s today and near 75°F by Friday. Light southwest breezes will pick up slightly each afternoon, adding a gentle warmth that feels more like early fall than mid-November. Drivers along Route 17 and I-40 should allow extra time through early morning fog patches, especially in rural lowlands near Leland, Hampstead, and Burgaw.
Thursday and Friday both stay mostly sunny, ideal for outdoor work, leaf cleanup, or early holiday decorating before next week’s cooler change. High pressure continues to dominate, keeping skies clear and humidity low.
By Saturday and Sunday, a subtle warming trend peaks — highs could reach 77°F, making the coast one of the few warm spots east of the Mississippi as an Arctic air mass develops farther north. That colder system will likely push southward early next week, signaling a November cooldown ahead of Veterans Day.
For now, the Wilmington area enjoys a near-perfect stretch — dry, sunny, and calm, with no major weather concerns until early next week’s temperature shift.
Five-Day Outlook for Wilmington, NC:
Wed: 72/52 – Patchy fog early, sunny and mild.
Thu: 69/51 – Sunny, light winds.
Fri: 74/59 – Mostly sunny.
Sat: 77/61 – Mostly sunny; warm.
Sun: 77/45 – Mostly sunny; breezy late.
