Special Weather Statement: Wilmington Area

Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 83°F and a low of 64°F.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

• 🟡 Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued April 15 at 8:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
• Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
  you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.

Today's Forecast — Thursday, April 16

• Conditions: Overcast
• High / Low: 83°F / 64°F
• Wind: SSW 14 mph, gusts to 30 mph
• Precipitation: 0% chance
• UV Index: 7.95 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 05:38 / 18:43
• Daylight: 13.1 hours

What Matters Most Today

• Wind impact: gusts up to 30 mph.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.95; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 64%
• Dew Point: Up to 65°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 74°F, winds 11 mph, 70% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 81°F, winds 13 mph, 54% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 69°F, winds 12 mph, 76% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 45 (peak 58) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 6.4 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 87°F and a low of 64°F.

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.