North Carolina — A cool, glassy dawn settles over the lower Cape Fear, with faint moonlight still hanging above calm river water. The air feels crisp but gentle, and the pavement carries a light chill as early travelers merge onto Route 17 and the I-140 loop. Conditions stay smooth and steady this morning, offering ideal travel before the coastal warmth returns.

Sunshine dominates through the day, pushing Wilmington into the upper 60s and low 70s—perfect for outdoor projects, early holiday decorating, or catching up on leaf cleanup before Thanksgiving traffic ramps up. Residents should take advantage of the calm pattern now, because subtle November changes begin creeping in late Saturday. To be fair, no Winter Weather Alert exists for coastal Carolina, but national patterns continue hinting at a broader Winter Tease developing farther north as we move deeper into the month.

Saturday brings increasing clouds as west winds climb near 15 mph. Gusts may reach 20 mph inland, especially around Belville and Leland. While rain stays out of the region, breezier conditions could impact lighter boats, bridge crossings, and exposed coastal roadways. No snow chance exists here—temperatures stay too mild—but model trends point to a possible cool-down late next week that could influence Thanksgiving travel across the Mid-Atlantic.

Sunday returns to warm, bright weather, delivering a standout day for coastal recreation. Monday and Tuesday stay dry as well, with comfortable afternoons and cool nights reinforcing a classic late-fall stretch.

Looking toward Thanksgiving Week, the broader pattern may shift again, with a stronger system expected to form somewhere across the eastern U.S. It’s too early for specifics, but early travel planners should keep watch.

Five-Day Outlook for Wilmington / Belville NC

Fri: 67/46 – Sunny; warming quickly.
Sat: 71/58 – Increasing clouds; breezy.
Sun: 76/49 – Sunny and warm.
Mon: 67/47 – Mostly sunny; steady.
Tue: 72/50 – Mostly sunny; mild.