34°17'N / 77°55'W / Altitude 8 m / 17:33 2026/04/21, America/New_York (UTC-4)
From: 2026/04/21, 14:23
To: 2026/04/22, 19:00
The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and gusty winds will lead to increased fire danger on Wednesday. Relative humidity values will drop to 25 to 30 percent, accompanied by southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
Inland New Hanover
Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.
NWS Wilmington NC
2026/04/21, 14:23
From: 2026/04/22, 01:00
To: 2026/04/22, 04:00
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...The lower Cape Fear River including downtown Wilmington. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The lowest portions of USS North Carolina Road and Battleship Road begin to observe minor coastal flooding. Water begins to spread out of storm drains onto Water Street just south of Market Street in downtown Wilmington. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Affected areas listed are based on average tide conditions. Additional locations may experience flooding during periods of heavy rainfall, high winds, or other factors.
Inland New HanoverIf travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.NWS Wilmington NC2026/04/21, 14:26