Special Weather Statement: Wilmington Area

Wilmington, North Carolina — Light drizzle expected today with a high of 84°F and a low of 67°F.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

• 🟡 Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 4:57AM 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 — Thursday, May 21

• Conditions: Light drizzle
• High / Low: 84°F / 67°F
• Wind: SSE 10 mph, gusts to 25 mph
• Precipitation: 8% chance, 0.02 inches expected over 1 hours
• UV Index: 8.2 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 05:05 / 19:11
• Daylight: 14.1 hours (9.3 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Feels-like swing: up to 93°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: 72°F to 93°F (wind chill / heat index)
• Humidity: 70%
• Dew Point: Up to 72°F — muggy conditions
• Visibility: As low as 0.2 miles

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Mainly clear, 78°F, 79% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Mainly clear, 82°F, 59% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 75°F, 80% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 30 (peak 33) — Good
• PM2.5: 10.9 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Light drizzle with a high of 85°F and a low of 68°F. 30% 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.