Wilmington, NC – Thunderstorms are set to drench Wilmington and coastal North Carolina late Wednesday, bringing a renewed risk for flash flooding and dangerous road conditions through Wednesday night. Roads in New Hanover, Brunswick, and inland counties could become hazardous as storms dump locally heavy rain over already saturated ground.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, showers and thunderstorms will develop by Wednesday afternoon, intensifying overnight with a 60% to 70% chance of storms producing between a quarter and three quarters of an inch of rain—potentially higher in isolated areas. The flash flooding threat will be highest in low-lying neighborhoods, especially where drainage is already poor.
On Thursday, storms linger with heavy downpours possible during the morning commute. Drivers should be alert for water pooling on major routes like US-17 and NC-133. Residents are urged to avoid flooded roads, charge devices, and prepare for possible power outages. Conditions will slowly improve into Friday, though a few more rounds of showers are likely.
The heaviest rainfall and strongest storms are expected from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning, but unsettled weather may continue into the weekend. Stay tuned for possible new advisories if rainfall totals climb higher than expected.
Five Day Forecast for Wilmington, NC:
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high 85°F. Flash flooding possible.
- Thursday: More storms and heavy rain, high 84°F.
- Friday: Showers likely, some clearing late, high 85°F.
- Saturday: Thunderstorms possible, partly sunny later, high 86°F.
- Sunday: Isolated storms early, partly sunny by afternoon, high 89°F.
