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Heat Advisory for Wilmington: 96°F Expected

June 11, 2026 weather, forecast

Wilmington, North Carolina — Partly cloudy expected today with a high of 96°F and a low of 74°F.

Today's Forecast — Thursday, June 11

  • Conditions: Partly cloudy
  • High / Low: 96°F / 74°F
  • Wind: SSW 15 mph, gusts to 29 mph
  • Precipitation: 5% chance
  • UV Index: 8.4 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
  • Sunrise / Sunset: 04:59 / 19:23
  • Daylight: 14.4 hours (13.3 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

  • Feels-like swing: up to 102°F.
  • Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.4; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
  • Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

  • Feels Like: 79°F to 102°F (wind chill / heat index)
  • Humidity: 56%
  • Dew Point: Up to 73°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

  • Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 85°F, 65% humidity
  • Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 93°F, winds 12 mph, 42% humidity
  • Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 80°F, winds 12 mph, 69% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

  • Air Quality Index: 40 (peak 43) — Good
  • PM2.5: 10.3 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 99°F and a low of 76°F. 15% 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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