Heavy Rain Moving Through Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina — Heavy rain expected today with a high of 76°F and a low of 66°F.

Today's Forecast — Sunday, April 5

• Conditions: Heavy rain
• High / Low: 76°F / 66°F
• Wind: SSW 17 mph, gusts to 36 mph
• Precipitation: 48% chance, 0.97 inches expected over 5 hours
• UV Index: 7.2 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 05:53 / 18:35
• Daylight: 12.7 hours (8.0 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Expected rainfall: about 0.97 inches.
• Wind impact: gusts up to 36 mph.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.2; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 81%
• Dew Point: Up to 68°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 70°F, 16% chance of precipitation, winds 12 mph, 82% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 74°F, 38% chance of precipitation, winds 16 mph, 79% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 68°F, 48% chance of precipitation, 90% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 34 (peak 36) — Good
• PM2.5: 6.1 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Moderate drizzle with a high of 67°F and a low of 52°F. 58% chance of precipitation.

Forecast data provided by Open-Meteo. Air quality data from Open-Meteo Air Quality API. For severe weather alerts, visit your local National Weather Service office.