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North Carolina – Sunshine breaks cleanly over the Cape Fear region to start the first morning of 2026, with cool air and dry pavement offering a quiet holiday reset. For now, the weather feels calm and cooperative, but that brief window closes quickly as the weekend approaches.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, no hazardous weather is expected today or tonight across southeastern North Carolina. Highs reach the upper 50s this afternoon, with light winds and clear skies making conditions favorable for New Year’s travel, errands, and outdoor plans…