Coastal Flood Advisory: Wilmington Area

Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 83°F and a low of 54°F.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

• 🔵 Coastal Flood Advisory: Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 16 at 3:02AM EDT until May 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
• If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
  closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
  unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
  property.

Today's Forecast — Saturday, May 16

• Conditions: Overcast
• High / Low: 83°F / 54°F
• Wind: S 13 mph, gusts to 21 mph
• Precipitation: 3% chance
• UV Index: 8.1 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 05:08 / 19:07
• Daylight: 14.0 hours (12.8 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.1; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Humidity: 50%

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 70°F, 59% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 81°F, winds 11 mph, 40% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 70°F, 65% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 41 (peak 53) — Moderate
• Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
• PM2.5: 8.2 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 88°F and a low of 65°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.