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Special Weather Statement: Wilmington Area
June 7, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — Overcast expected today with a high of 93°F and a low of 69°F.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟡 Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 6 at 7:52PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
- Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities on whether
you can burn in your county or town. If you do, you are advised
to use extreme caution and have fire suppression equipment
readily available. People area also urged to properly dispose of
cigarette butts, matches, and any other flamma
Today's Forecast — Sunday, June 7
- Conditions: Overcast
- High / Low: 93°F / 69°F
- Wind: SW 15 mph, gusts to 27 mph
- Precipitation: 2% chance
- UV Index: 8.3 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 04:59 / 19:21
- Daylight: 14.4 hours (13.1 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.3; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Humidity: 50%
- Dew Point: Up to 68°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 81°F, 60% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Mainly clear, 91°F, winds 12 mph, 35% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 78°F, winds 11 mph, 68% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 40 (peak 49) — Good
- PM2.5: 11.5 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Heavy rain with a high of 96°F and a low of 71°F. 41% 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.
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