WILMINGTON, North Carolina – Coastal flooding could affect portions of downtown Wilmington Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31, as a Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect along the lower Cape Fear River. Meanwhile, temperatures are expected to climb toward 80 degrees by midweek before rain chances return, with Thanksgiving holiday travel conditions for Nov. 14-27 still uncertain.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, up to one-half foot of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday.
Wilmington Coastal Flood Advisory: Minor Flooding Possible Saturday Afternoon The Coastal Flood Advisory covers the lower Cape Fear River, including downtown Wilmington…