Coastal Flood Advisory: Wilmington Area

Wilmington, North Carolina — Mainly clear expected today with a high of 88°F and a low of 62°F.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

• 🔵 Coastal Flood Advisory: Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 17 at 4:10AM EDT until May 18 at 1:00AM 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 — Sunday, May 17

• Conditions: Mainly clear
• High / Low: 88°F / 62°F
• Wind: S 12 mph, gusts to 20 mph
• Precipitation: 2% chance
• UV Index: 7.7 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 05:08 / 19:08
• Daylight: 14.0 hours (12.8 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Feels-like swing: up to 96°F.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.7; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Feels Like: 64°F to 96°F (wind chill / heat index)
• Humidity: 65%
• Dew Point: Up to 69°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Mainly clear, 76°F, 70% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 86°F, winds 11 mph, 55% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 75°F, 81% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 43 (peak 49) — Good
• PM2.5: 12.2 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Partly cloudy with a high of 88°F and a low of 67°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.