Heat Advisory: Wilmington Area

Wilmington, North Carolina — Thunderstorm expected today with a high of 94°F and a low of 74°F.

⚠️ Active Weather Alerts

• 🟡 Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued June 18 at 1:36AM EDT until June 18 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.
• 🟡 Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 1:22AM 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 — Thursday, June 18

• Conditions: Thunderstorm
• High / Low: 94°F / 74°F
• Wind: SW 18 mph, gusts to 39 mph
• Precipitation: 12% chance
• UV Index: 8.45 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 04:59 / 19:25
• Daylight: 14.4 hours

What Matters Most Today

• Wind impact: gusts up to 39 mph.
• Feels-like swing: up to 99°F.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 8.45; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Morning (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Feels Like: 79°F to 99°F (wind chill / heat index)
• Humidity: 62%
• Dew Point: Up to 75°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Clear sky, 85°F, winds 14 mph, 65% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Thunderstorm, 92°F, winds 17 mph, 54% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Thunderstorm, 83°F, 12% chance of precipitation, winds 15 mph, 75% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 29 (peak 34) — Good
• PM2.5: 8.0 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Thunderstorm with a high of 86°F and a low of 75°F. 52% 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.