Active National Weather Service alert for Wilmington, NC: Coastal Flood Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 2:22AM EDT until September 12 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC Until Sat, 1:00 PM EDT.
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Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 2:22AM EDT until September 12 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC Expires Sat, 1:00 PM EDT.

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Wilmington, NC

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77°Mostly Cloudy6% rain
76°Mostly Cloudy6% rain
76°Partly Sunny12% rain
76°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms18% rain
77°Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms23% rain
79°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms25% rain
82°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms26% rain
83°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms26% rain

Next 24 hours

Rain Timeline

Highest chance 53%

Most likely around 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM. Expected type: Thunderstorms.

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High / low temperatures

Today

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88°74°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
53%
Wind
SW 1 to 9 mph
Sunrise
6:54 AM
Sunset
7:24 PM

Sun

89°73°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
57%
Wind
SW 3 to 8 mph
Sunrise
6:54 AM
Sunset
7:23 PM

Mon

92°69°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
23%
Wind
NW 2 to 6 mph
Sunrise
6:55 AM
Sunset
7:22 PM

Tue

84°65°

Sunny

Precipitation
2%
Wind
NE 12 mph
Sunrise
6:56 AM
Sunset
7:20 PM

Wed

84°66°

Sunny

Precipitation
1%
Wind
NE 7 to 10 mph
Sunrise
6:56 AM
Sunset
7:19 PM

Thu

86°69°

Sunny

Precipitation
6%
Wind
NE 7 mph
Sunrise
6:57 AM
Sunset
7:17 PM

Fri

88°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Precipitation
18%
Wind
NE 1 to 7 mph
Sunrise
6:58 AM
Sunset
7:16 PM

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Weather for a healthier day

Healthy Weather

Real Feel75°F
Use caution walking outside

Coastal Flood Advisory is active. Review the official alert before going outside.

WindSW5 mph
Best walk timeBetter weather window: 5 AM–7 AM

Walking: 9% average rain chance, near 76°F, with winds near 1 mph. Review the active Coastal Flood Advisory.

Official EPA AirNowLocal air qualityWilmington, NC
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Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now6%next hour
Humidity94%current
Daily peak UV forecastCheckingEPA daily maximum · not a current reading

Wind impact: Light wind with little expected outdoor impact.

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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gustNot reported
Pressure29.98 in
Visibility10.0 mi
Peak rain chance53%
Dew point73°F
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Coastal Flood Advisory

Applies to: Inland New HanoverIssued by: NWS Wilmington NCCoastal Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 2:22AM EDT until September 12 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Alert details* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.
Safety instructionsIf travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
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