Special Weather Statement: Wilmington Area

Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 84°F and a low of 64°F.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

• 🟡 Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 4:24AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
• If driving, slow down and leave extra distance ahead of you in
  case a sudden stop is needed.

Today's Forecast — Tuesday, May 19

• Conditions: Overcast
• High / Low: 84°F / 64°F
• Wind: SSE 11 mph, gusts to 20 mph
• Precipitation: 0% chance
• UV Index: 8.2 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 05:06 / 19:09
• Daylight: 14.0 hours (12.8 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Feels-like swing: up to 90°F.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.2; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Feels Like: 68°F to 90°F (wind chill / heat index)
• Humidity: 65%
• Dew Point: Up to 68°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 76°F, 73% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 83°F, winds 11 mph, 54% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 73°F, 76% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 47 (peak 50) — Good
• PM2.5: 14.4 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.