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Special Weather Statement: Wilmington Area
June 6, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 93°F and a low of 67°F.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟡 Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 2:41AM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
- Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution. - 🟡 Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 7:43PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
- Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn. If you do, you are advised to use extreme caution.
Today's Forecast — Saturday, June 6
- Conditions: Overcast
- High / Low: 93°F / 67°F
- Wind: SSW 15 mph, gusts to 26 mph
- Precipitation: 0% chance
- UV Index: 8.3 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 04:59 / 19:21
- Daylight: 14.4 hours (13.0 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Feels-like swing: up to 98°F.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.3; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Feels Like: 68°F to 98°F (wind chill / heat index)
- Humidity: 44%
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 81°F, 48% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 90°F, winds 12 mph, 34% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 76°F, winds 11 mph, 66% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 63 (peak 88) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 11.4 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Overcast with a high of 94°F and a low of 70°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.
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