Special Weather Statement: Wilmington Area

Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 86°F and a low of 62°F.

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• 🟡 Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 1:46PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
• Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities to review
  the status of any burn bans.

Today's Forecast — Saturday, April 25

• Conditions: Overcast
• High / Low: 86°F / 62°F
• Wind: SSW 14 mph, gusts to 28 mph
• Precipitation: 16% chance
• UV Index: 7.6 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 05:28 / 18:51
• Daylight: 13.4 hours (11.8 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.6; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 56%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 74°F, 61% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 83°F, winds 12 mph, 42% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 72°F, 16% chance of precipitation, winds 10 mph, 76% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 61 (peak 89) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 10.6 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Moderate rain showers with a high of 70°F and a low of 53°F. 68% 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.