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Special Weather Statement: Wilmington Area

June 6, 2026 weather, forecast
Special Weather Statement: Wilmington Area

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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