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North Carolina Weather: 80s Before Cooler Weekend Nov. 5–8
Wilmington, NC – Wilmington residents can expect several warm November afternoons before showers and possible thunderstorms return Friday, November 6. Temperatures could reach 82 degrees Thursday, fol
By Sophie Caldwell · 2026-11-03T09:24:18.300Z
Wilmington, NC – Wilmington residents can expect several warm November afternoons before showers and possible thunderstorms return Friday, November 6. Temperatures could reach 82 degrees Thursday, followed by a 50% chance of rain Friday and cooler conditions heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, the forecast for the Wilmington area calls for sunny skies and a high near 78 degrees Tuesday, November 3. Wednesday will be slightly warmer, reaching around 80 degrees after patchy morning fog clears.
Temperatures Reach 82 Degrees Before Friday Rain The warmest day in the current forecast is Thursday, November 5, when partly sunny skies and temperatures near 82 degrees are expected.
Thursday night will remain mild, with mostly cloudy skies and a low near 65 degrees.
The weather pattern changes Friday, November 6, as showers become possible across the Wilmington area.
Forecasters place Friday's precipitation chance at 50%, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m. Temperatures will remain warm, reaching approximately 80 degrees.
Friday night brings another chance of showers, with precipitation probabilities dropping to 40% and temperatures falling to around 60 degrees.
Residents planning outdoor activities Friday should monitor updated forecasts, particularly during the afternoon when thunderstorms could develop.
Cooler Temperatures Arrive for the Weekend Conditions are expected to improve Saturday, November 7, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 78 degrees.
Saturday night will bring a noticeable cooldown, with temperatures falling to around 53 degrees.
Sunday, November 8, will be cooler, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 74 degrees.
By Sunday night, temperatures could drop to around 52 degrees before another cooler day arrives Monday.
Monday, November 9, is expected to remain mostly sunny, with a high near 69 degrees.
That represents a 13 degree drop from Thursday's projected high of 82 degrees, giving Wilmington a more noticeable taste of November weather after several unusually warm afternoons.
Full Wilmington Weather Outlook: November 3–9, 2026 Tuesday, November 3 — Election Day: Sunny with a high near 78°F. Northeast winds 5–10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with a low near 60°F. Wednesday, November 4: Patchy fog before 8 a.m., followed by mostly sunny skies. High near 80°F with east winds 5–8 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 64°F. Thursday, November 5: Partly sunny and warm, with a high near 82°F. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low near 65°F. Friday, November 6: Partly sunny with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m. High near 80°F. Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with a 40% chance of showers and a low near 60°F. Saturday, November 7: Mostly sunny with a high near 78°F. Saturday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures falling to around 53°F. Sunday, November 8: Mostly sunny with a high near 74°F. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low near 52°F. Monday, November 9: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high near 69°F.