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Eastern North Carolina remains on target for a widespread, significant frost/freeze risk Saturday night into early Sunday morning. The coldest air we have seen this season will settle in from Friday through early next week. This will bring the coldest air to most areas along and west of Highway 17.
Wilmington-area residents should prepare for freezing temperatures this weekend, some of the coldest since last winter. The National Weather Service in Wilmington issued a cold weather briefing, with temperatures dropping into the 30s Friday evening and freeze and frost possible through the weekend. What is the forecast for each day?
Wilmington, NC – A National Weather Service Frost Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. Sunday across portions of southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, temperatures as low as 33 degrees could produce frost formation.
Your First Alert Forecast for Fri. evening Nov. 13, 2026
Wilmington faces a sharp weekend cooldown before temperatures rebound toward 70 degrees next week.
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Enjoy one more day of unseasonably warm weather across the region today, with mostly sunny skies and highs reaching the mid to upper 70s. Breezy southwest winds will develop ahead of a dry cold front moving through late tonight into early Friday. Rain chances will remain very low, but a noticeable drop in temperatures is on the way. Friday will bring abundant sunshine, but highs will struggle to move past 60 degrees. Even colder conditions are expected this weekend, with highs only in the upper 50s and overnight lows dipping into the 30s. Areas of frost are possible, especially inland, with some locations potentially reaching freezing temperatures Saturday night into Sunday morning. Over the next few days bring in the potted plants and start the process of protecting tender vegetation or you may lose it this weekend with potentially many areas inland of the coast ending their growing season. Dry and sunny conditions to continue into early next week, with temperatures remaining chilly.
Your First Alert Forecast for Thu. evening Nov. 12, 2026
A sharp November cooldown follows Thursday's 76-degree warmth, bringing chilly nights to the Cape Fear region
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Southeast North Carolina saw another very mild day with highs deep into the 70s on Thursday. Following a cold front, chillier northerlies will introduce 60s Friday, 40s Friday night, 50s Saturday, and 30s Saturday night. Don’t be surprised if some frost greets you first thing Sunday and, for that matter, when you get back to work and school Monday. Inland locations could see lows at or below freezing on Sunday or Monday morning. Have your heavier layers handy, and a care plan for your sensitive pets and plants!
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Cape Fear region is preparing for a significant drop in temperatures this weekend, with freezing conditions and frost possible across southeastern North Carolina. According to the Wilmington’s National Weather Service and WWAY meteorologists, a series of cold fronts will bring much colder and drier...
Severe storms swept through North Carolina today, ending about two weeks of little rain. The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for Bladen and Wayne counties, while central North Carolina dealt with flash flooding and crashes. What happened in Bladen County?. The weather service issued an updated tornado warning at...
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast offers mainly dry skies and comfy autumn highs in the 70s through Veterans Day, and Thursday. Brace for a chilly, breezy Friday front to chop the weekend down to the 50s. Gardeners: pay extra attention to the weekend nights with your WECT...
Wilmington and New Hanover County could see chilly weekend mornings as temperatures fall into the 30s.
Your First Alert Forecast from Tue. morning, Nov. 10, 2026
NORTH CAROLINA — The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning Saturday afternoon for southwestern Wayne County and northeastern Sampson County in central North Carolina. Radar detected broad rotation with a storm near Newton Grove, prompting the warning until 2:30 p.m. EST. The storm was moving east at about 30 mph, with Mount Olive in its projected path around 2:10 p.m.
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Crisp autumn air will limit rain chances across the Cape Fear in the week ahead. Daily temps dawning in the nippy 40s and cresting the comfy 70s will accelerate the fall foliage color show toward its seasonal peak. First Alert: next weekend’s scheme continues to look colder with chilly 50s for highs and frosty 30s for lows.
The front has moved offshore, and the humid air that was here earlier this week is long gone. In its place: sunshine, low humidity and a refreshing, more November-like feel. Tonight and Sunday: Skies clear this evening, with some high clouds passing through overnight. Winds are light, and lows hover around 40 inland. Sunday is sunny and dry, with highs in the 60s and a light wind. It’s a good day to get outside.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Rain and storm chances are finally returning to central and eastern North Carolina on Friday, November 6. A cold front moving through the state will bring scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could bring heavy rain at times. An isolated severe risk will be in place from about 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., mainly from Raleigh east toward the beaches.
Wilmington residents enjoy several 74-degree afternoons before colder air arrives Friday.