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Heat Advisory: Wilmington Area
June 12, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — Partly cloudy expected today with a high of 98°F and a low of 76°F.
⚠️ Active Weather Alerts
- 🟡 Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 2:28AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
- Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms o
Today's Forecast — Friday, June 12
- Conditions: Partly cloudy
- High / Low: 98°F / 76°F
- Wind: SSW 15 mph, gusts to 29 mph
- Precipitation: 14% chance
- UV Index: 8.4 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 04:59 / 19:23
- Daylight: 14.4 hours (13.2 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Feels-like swing: up to 106°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: 80°F to 106°F (wind chill / heat index)
- Humidity: 56%
- Dew Point: Up to 72°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 86°F, 64% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 95°F, 14% chance of precipitation, winds 11 mph, 44% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Clear sky, 83°F, 11% chance of precipitation, winds 11 mph, 68% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 40 (peak 58) — Moderate
- Acceptable air quality; some pollutants may be a concern for sensitive individuals.
- PM2.5: 11.4 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Thunderstorm with a high of 98°F and a low of 77°F. 58% 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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