Colder Temperatures Arrive Thursday in Wilmington
The National Weather Service forecasts moderate weather through Wednesday, followed by colder temperatures and a slight chance of snow flurries.
Wilmington Weather and Disaster News
In Wilmington, weather and disaster news means coastal storms, flooding, heat, and the emergency response that follows. This page covers forecasts that turn dangerous, damage assessments, evacuations and the long recovery afterward.
Forecasts
National Weather Service Issues Coastal Flood Advisory
Inland New Hanover faces minor coastal flooding risks with water levels reaching up to half a foot above ground.
Emergency Response
Live Poll
Do you trust that local infrastructure in your area is being adequately maintained for public safety?
Army Corps Begins Repairs at Cape Fear Lock
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is addressing riverbed erosion threatening the integrity of Lock and Dam No. 1.
Safety
Live Poll
Do you feel adequately prepared to handle common fire hazards in your home?
Wilmington Fire Department Issues October Safety Tips
The department is sharing essential fire prevention guidance as residents mark Fire Prevention Month.
Current Conditions
Live Poll
Should your city increase funding for daytime shelters to support the local homeless population?
Wilmington Faces Growing Homelessness Service Gaps
The city faces a shortage of daytime support options as officials assess plans for a permanent low-barrier shelter.
This section follows approaching storms and their landfall, flood and tide events along the river and coast, heat waves and their health effects, and the emergency declarations and aid that follow major damage. Coverage reaches the city and the communities around it wherever a storm or flood crosses the line. Hurricane season and summer heat generate the bulk of the stories here. Low-lying neighborhoods and aging drainage infrastructure are the factors that most often shape how bad an event becomes.