Patchy Morning Fog and Low Visibility Precede 90% Rain Chances Friday in Columbus County

Columbus County 7-Day Weather Forecast:  Wednesday November 4, 2026

Columbus County will see very warm afternoon temperatures reaching the low 80s today and Thursday under mostly sunny skies. Drivers should exercise caution during early morning commutes as patchy dense fog reduces visibilities across county roadways. A strong cold front will move into the region on Friday, bringing a 90% chance of rain and potential afternoon thunderstorms before ushering in much cooler, crisp fall weather with low temperatures dipping into the upper 30s by early next week.

Current Watches, Warnings & Marine Advisories

• Special Weather Statement (Patchy Dense Fog): Issued by the National Weather Service in Wilmington at 4:45 AM EST for Columbus County. Patchy fog settling over the area may become locally dense, reducing visibilities on local highways. Conditions are expected to improve after 8:00 AM.

Brunswick County Detailed Forecasts

Columbus County 7-Day Detailed Forecast

• Today: Patchy fog before 9:00 AM. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

• Tonight: Patchy fog after 3:00 AM. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

• Thursday: Areas of fog before 9:00 AM. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

• Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light south wind.

• Friday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1:00 PM. High near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

• Friday Night: A slight chance of showers before 1:00 AM. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

• Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

• Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

• Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

Safety Precautions & Preparedness Guidelines

Roadway Safety

• Dense Fog Driving: Slow down, use low-beam headlights, and allow extra stopping distance ahead of your vehicle during early morning drives today and Thursday, especially along US-74, NC-130, and rural routes before 9:00 AM.

• Friday Rain Precautions: Rainy conditions and thunderstorms Friday afternoon will make roadways slick. Anticipate minor ponding of water in poor drainage areas during heavy downpours.

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