Wilmington, NC – Southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina will see mostly sunny skies Friday as high pressure keeps the region calm and mild, according to the US National Weather Service Wilmington, NC. Afternoon highs are expected to reach between 68°F and 72°F, near seasonal averages for late October.
Tonight, temperatures will cool sharply, with inland lows dropping into the low 40s and coastal areas staying closer to 50°F. Light winds and clear skies could allow for patchy frost in more rural inland spots.
The forecast calls for continued dry weather into the weekend, with highs staying in the upper 60s to lower 70s and crisp, cool nights ahead.
Friday’s calm weather contrasts sharply with historical late-October events, including a tropical storm that made landfall near Hampstead in 1872 and record cold in Florence in 1982, when highs only reached 46°F — the lowest daily maximum for the month.
Residents can expect a picture-perfect autumn day before bundling up for a cool evening under clear skies.
