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Your First Alert Forecast for Thu. evening Nov. 5, 2026

Wilmington, NC · 23h

columbuscountynews.com

Drought Continues for Columbus, State

Most of North Carolina remains at some level of drought, as Columbus County moves into its third week with no significant widespread rain. This morning’s weekly update of the state drought monitor shows that Columbus County is now considered to be experiencing Severe Drought conditions. Last summer, portions of the county were listed as being in an Extreme Drought. The drought monitor is updated every Thursday.

Columbus County, NC · 1d

WECT

First Alert Forecast: timing shower and storm chances, falling temps

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Thursday will feature a balmy high near 80 and a 20% shower chance. For Friday, just ahead of a cold front and amid another muggy 80 or so, your First Alert Forecast develops a higher 60% rain chance; baked in is a small chance for a strong to severe storm cell between 10 and 6. Following the front, seize your gorgeous Cape Fear weekend with dry skies, crisp days in the 70s to 60s, and chilly nights in the 50s to 40s.

Wilmington, NC · 1d

sevenlakes.news

Heavy Downpours, Gusty Winds, and Isolated Severe Storms Return to Charlotte, Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Wilmington Friday as Cold Front Crosses the State

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.

Raleigh, NC · 18h

floridaing.com

Brief Tornado Possible Across Norfolk, the Outer Banks, Greenville, Fayetteville, Wilmington and Florence as Storms Sweep Eastern North Carolina and Southeast Virginia With a 2 Percent Risk

GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — A brief tornado can’t be ruled out across eastern North Carolina and southeast Virginia on Friday, November 6. A cold front pushing toward the Atlantic coast is bringing showers and thunderstorms to the region. The latest tornado risk outlook, updated early Thursday, shows a 2 percent chance of a tornado within 25 miles of any point. The risk area runs from Norfolk and the Outer Banks south through Elizabeth City, Greenville, Fayetteville and Wilmington, and into northeast South Carolina near Florence. The overall threat is low, but residents should stay weather aware through the day.

North Carolina · 1d

WWAY NewsChannel 3

Cooling waters raise concerns for manatees along North Carolina coast

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — While air temperatures may still feel warm, water temperatures are beginning to drop across North Carolina, putting manatees at risk for cold stress. Experts say now is an important time for the public to keep an eye out for the marine mammals, which frequently visit North Carolina waters during the summer months. As temperatures cool, manatees can develop serious health complications from prolonged exposure to cold water. In some cases, cold stress can even be fatal.

North Carolina · 22h

Country Herald

Carolina Weather Alert: Morning Fog, Rain Chances Near I-95

Drivers across the coastal Carolinas face reduced visibility before temperatures climb into the 80s.

Wilmington, NC · 1d

WECT

First Alert Forecast: warm to chilly

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast features toasty highs in the upper 70s and lower 80s through Friday with a stray shower risk. A cold front arrives late Friday afternoon into early Friday evening. We could see some scattered showers and storms ahead of this front. In the...

Wilmington, NC · 2d

Country Herald

North Carolina Weather Nov. 5-8: 82° to 46° in Wilmington

NORTH CAROLINA — Warm coastal air, morning fog and developing rain chances will give way to cooler November weather around Wilmington, with temperatures falling into the 40s this weekend. The National Weather Service expects temperatures near 82 degrees Thursday, Nov.

Wilmington, NC · 2d

WECT

Your First Alert Forecast from Tue. morning, Nov. 3, 2026

Wilmington, NC · 3d

WECT

Your First Alert Forecast from Mon. morning, Nov. 2, 2026

Wilmington, NC · 4d

WECT

Your First Alert Forecast for Tue. evening Oct. 31, 2026

North Carolina · 5d

Country Herald

Wilmington, NC Weather: 70s to 80° Through First Week of November Nov 1-5

Highs climb from 73 Sunday to 78 Tuesday and around 80 Wednesday and Friday.

Wilmington, NC · 5d

Country Herald

North Carolina Weather: Wilmington Coastal Flooding Oct. 31, Thanksgiving Rain or Snow Chances Uncertain

WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Coastal flooding could affect portions of downtown Wilmington Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31, as a Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect along the lower Cape Fear River. Meanwhile, temperatures are expected to climb toward 80 degrees by midweek before rain chances return, with Thanksgiving holiday travel conditions for Nov.

Wilmington, NC · 6d

publicradioeast.org

As drought conditions worsen, Jacksonville is experiencing its driest start to fall in 24 years

Jacksonville is experiencing its driest start to fall in 24 years, as drought conditions worsen across eastern North Carolina. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday, shows drought continuing across the region. Greenville and surrounding Pitt County have been dealing with moderate to severe drought, while New Bern and Craven...

Jacksonville, NC · 7d

WECT

Your First Alert Forecast: early November rain chances ahead

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Saturday afternoon is shaping up to be a nice one across the Cape Fear even as clouds increase. Highs cool back into the lower and middle 70s. The best part? Rain stays out of the picture, so trick-or-treat plans should be in good shape! Early evening temperatures will be in the 60s.

Wilmington, NC · 6d

WECT

First Alert Forecast: an eerie change for Halloween weekend

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Halloween Saturday and Sunday will have mild and misty mornings, pleasant, mostly cloudy, and brisk afternoons, and no rain-- You’re welcome trick-or-treaters! Don’t forget to set your manual clocks back an hour Saturday night as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end in the week hours of Sunday, November 1. It is also a good opportunity to change batteries in your smoke detectors and CO detectors.

North Carolina · 7d

WECT

Your First Alert Forecast for Fri. evening Oct. 30, 2026

Wilmington, NC · 7d

WECT

UPDATE: Fire off Old Georgetown Road in Brunswick County under control

Crews battled a large fire off Old Georgetown Road in Brunswick County Wednesday night.

Brunswick County, NC · 8d

WWAY NewsChannel 3