Local weather forecast

Weather in Willard, NC

Updated 2026-09-26 09:45 local time · ZIP codes 28478

Sunny
Now62°F

Sunny

High / Low79° / 54°
Rain chance2%
Wind9 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

3
Rip Current Statement issued September 25 at 11:31PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Safety instructions

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 26 at 1:45AM EDT until September 26 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Safety instructions

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Rip Current Statement issued September 26 at 1:45AM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Coastal Pender and Coastal New Hanover Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM to 10 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Low-lying roads and locations along the Intracoastal Waterway and adjacent tidal creeks may observe minor coastal flooding. Check with local officials for any road closures or impacts. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Safety instructions

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny62°2% rain
11 AMSunny71°1% rain
12 PMSunny74°0% rain
1 PMSunny77°0% rain
2 PMSunny78°0% rain
3 PMSunny79°0% rain
4 PMSunny79°0% rain
5 PMSunny78°0% rain
6 PMSunny75°1% rain
7 PMSunny68°1% rain
8 PMClear63°4% rain
9 PMClear59°8% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
79° 54°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 12 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
82° 55°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
84° 56°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 6 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like54°F
Humidity47%
Pressure29.96 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind9 mph NNW
Wind gusts28 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:02 AM
Sunset07:03 PM
Moonrise06:55 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 79°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 55°F
Highest rain chance9 PM · 8%
Strongest gusts10 AM · 23 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 8%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 54°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

71°F, 1% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 28 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 62°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 8%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Willard

North Carolina ranges from Atlantic coast to Appalachian mountains, producing large local differences in temperature, wind and precipitation. Summers are generally warm and humid.

Willard is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 34.69°N latitude and 77.98°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Willard weather today

Sunny and 62°F in Willard, NC. Today's high is 79°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 28 mph. Relative humidity is 47%, pressure is 29.96 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Willard

Sunrise is at 07:02 AM and sunset is at 07:03 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 82°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 3%.

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