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North Carolina Weather Alert: Wilmington 76° to 35° Cold Snap Nov 10-15
NORTH CAROLINA — Warm November sunshine will soon give way to chilly mornings across Wilmington, where temperatures could plunge into the mid 30s by Saturday.
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-11-10T09:20:03.257Z
NORTH CAROLINA — Warm November sunshine will soon give way to chilly mornings across Wilmington, where temperatures could plunge into the mid 30s by Saturday.
The dramatic shift follows several afternoons in the 70s, bringing a noticeable change for residents across New Hanover County and the Cape Fear region.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, temperatures will reach approximately 76 degrees Tuesday before colder air settles across southeastern North Carolina.
The biggest changes arrive Friday and Saturday, when daytime temperatures fall into the upper 50s and lower 60s.
Warm November Weather Comes Before the Cooldown Tuesday, November 10, offers sunshine and highs near 76 degrees.
Light winds become southwesterly at 5 7 mph during the afternoon, providing comfortable conditions for outdoor activities.
Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, continues the mild pattern.
Mostly sunny skies and highs near 75 degrees make outdoor ceremonies, errands and neighborhood activities relatively comfortable.
Wednesday night remains mild, with temperatures near 53 degrees.
Thursday brings another sunny afternoon, with highs approaching 74 degrees.
However, southwest winds increase to 7 13 mph, with gusts reaching 21 mph.
Residents should consider securing lightweight outdoor decorations and clearing fallen leaves before the cooler weather arrives.
Friday Brings a Noticeable Temperature Drop The weather pattern changes Friday, November 13, as temperatures struggle to reach 61 degrees.
That's approximately 15 degrees cooler than Tuesday's afternoon high.
The cooler air becomes especially noticeable after sunset.
Temperatures fall toward 39 degrees Friday night, bringing a crisp November chill across Wilmington.
Drivers traveling Interstate 40, U.S. Route 17 and surrounding coastal highways should prepare for colder early morning conditions.
However, the supplied outlook does not indicate rain, snow or widespread hazardous travel conditions.
Saturday Morning Could Feel Like Winter Saturday, November 14, delivers the sharpest morning chill of the period.
Temperatures could fall near 35 degrees by early Sunday, following a sunny Saturday with highs around 57 degrees.
That represents a 41 degree difference between Tuesday's high and Saturday night's low.
While 35 degrees remains above freezing, exposed plants and low lying areas could experience colder conditions.
Frost becomes possible when surface temperatures fall below freezing, even if nearby air temperatures remain slightly higher.
Residents with sensitive plants should monitor updated local temperature guidance.
No snow, tornadoes or significant winter precipitation are indicated in Wilmington's supplied five day outlook.
Wilmington Five Day Weather Outlook: Nov. 10 14 Tuesday, Nov. 10: Sunny and warm, high 76°F. Mostly cloudy Tuesday night, low 50°F. Wednesday, Nov. 11: Mostly sunny, high 75°F. Partly cloudy Wednesday night, low 53°F. Thursday, Nov. 12: Sunny, high 74°F. Southwest wind gusts up to 21 mph. Mostly clear Thursday night, low 46°F. Friday, Nov. 13: Sunny and cooler, high 61°F. Mostly clear Friday night, low 39°F. Saturday, Nov. 14: Sunny and chilly, high 57°F. Clear Saturday night, low 35°F. Looking Ahead: Nov. 15 16 Sunday brings another sunny afternoon, with highs near 58 degrees.
Sunday night temperatures settle around 36 degrees before Monday warms slightly to 60 degrees.
The extended pattern suggests cooler autumn conditions will remain noticeable across the Cape Fear region.
Looking toward Thanksgiving, residents should continue monitoring changing temperatures as additional November weather systems develop.
However, no specific snowstorm, freeze warning or significant winter weather event is established for Wilmington in the supplied outlook.
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