WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - Two decades ago Front Street flooded as the Cape Fear River backed up with intense southerly winds. Water Street was under water and the Battleship North Carolina was above the bulkhead across the river.                 

More than 18 homes were destroyed in the 70 mph wind gusts and hurricane like storm surge during what became known as the "Storm of the Century."

The storm was one of the most intense in our state's history and set records up and down the East Coast.

It took the lives of 19 people in North Carolina.

Rick Stewart feared for his life as a massive tree fell at his Pine Valley home.

SOUTHEASTERN NC (WECT) - Rain or shine, keep in mind that you can stay always stay in the know when it comes to local weather with the free WECT Weather App.

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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – High pressure will dominate much of the southeast bringing sunny skies and high temperatures in the low 60s for Thanksgiving Day. Breezy conditions are expected throughout the day, as well. Winds will peak between 10-15 mph. However, winds will diminish overnight allowing low temperatures to drop into the upper 30s. 

Temperatures will climb Friday into the mid 60s and skies will remain sunny. Lows will fall into the low 40s.

A cold front will swing through the area overnight Friday dropping our weekend temperatures into the mid to upper 50s and low to mid 30s at night. The weekend will be very nice despite the minor temperature drop.  

Have a great Thanksgiving!

T: 61/37               

F: 65/42

S: 59/31

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