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Current conditions at
Wilmington International Airport (KILM)
Lat: 34.27°NLon: 77.9°WElev: 23ft.
Thunderstorm Rain Fog/Mist
73°F
23°C
| Humidity | 90% |
| Wind Speed | NW 12 mph |
| Barometer | 30.05 in (1017.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 70°F (21°C) |
| Visibility | 5.00 mi |
| Last update | 18 Sep 8:53 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Wrightsville Beach NC
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-stormsSaturday
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
LikelySaturday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-stormsSunday
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
T-stormsSunday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 86 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-stormsMonday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-stormsTuesday
High: 83 °F
Showers
LikelyTuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming northeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
Wrightsville Beach NC
34.23°N 77.78°W (Elev. 3 ft)
34.23°N 77.78°W (Elev. 3 ft)
6:02 pm EDT Sep 18, 2026
9pm EDT Sep 18, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 25, 2026
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