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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.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — Tornadoes are possible across the Carolinas and southeast Virginia on Friday, November 6, and some forecasters say this setup could overperform. The Storm Prediction Center has outlined only a 2 percent tornado risk, but forecasters see a good chance for tornadoes in a zone covering central and eastern North Carolina and central South Carolina. That includes Raleigh, Fayetteville, New Bern, Wilmington and Columbia. A strong tornado can’t be ruled out. The HRRR model simulated radar for noon EST shows a long line of storms stretching from the Delmarva Peninsula south through Richmond, Raleigh and Fayetteville to near Columbia and Charleston. Residents should stay weather aware throughout the day.
Your First Alert Forecast for Sat. evening Nov. 7, 2026
Coastal North Carolina faces chilly mornings, sunny afternoons and a dry Veterans Day outlook.
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.
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.
Drivers across the coastal Carolinas face reduced visibility before temperatures climb into the 80s.
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...
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.
Your First Alert Forecast from Tue. morning, Nov. 3, 2026
Your First Alert Forecast from Mon. morning, Nov. 2, 2026
