Station Name: Wilmington
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -3 feet

Nearest Address:
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
Wilmington, NC 28451
New Hanover County

GPS Coordinates: 34.2275, -77.953611

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 1 at 10:26AM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 10:26 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Hazardous travel will persist due to snow and very cold temperatures. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 1 at 6:53PM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Sun February 1, 2026, 6:53 PM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as around zero to 5 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Exposed pipes could freeze or burst.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit www.sc211.org and/or www.nc211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 2 at 12:38AM EST until February 2 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 12:38 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Hazardous travel will persist due to snow and very cold temperatures. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 2 at 12:37AM EST until February 2 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington NC

Effective: Mon February 2, 2026, 12:37 AM
Expires: Mon February 2, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 above. * WHERE...Portions of southeast North Carolina and northeast South Carolina. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 above zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit www.sc211.org and/or www.nc211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.