Thunderstorms Expected in Wilmington Area Today

Wilmington, North Carolina — Thunderstorm expected today with a high of 83°F and a low of 74°F.

Today's Forecast — Friday, June 19

• Conditions: Thunderstorm
• High / Low: 83°F / 74°F
• Wind: SW 20 mph, gusts to 44 mph
• Precipitation: 61% chance, 0.16 inches expected over 1 hours
• UV Index: 7.2 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
• Sunrise / Sunset: 04:59 / 19:26
• Daylight: 14.4 hours (3.6 hours of sunshine expected)

What Matters Most Today

• Rain focus: 61% chance, peaking around 10AM.
• Expected rainfall: about 0.16 inches.
• Wind impact: gusts up to 44 mph.
• Feels-like swing: up to 92°F.
• Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.2; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
• Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).

Comfort & Conditions

• Feels Like: 80°F to 92°F (wind chill / heat index)
• Humidity: 82%
• Dew Point: Up to 76°F — muggy conditions

Hour-by-Hour Breakdown

• Morning (6AM–Noon): Overcast, 77°F, 61% chance of precipitation, winds 11 mph, 86% humidity
• Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Overcast, 81°F, 33% chance of precipitation, winds 11 mph, 79% humidity
• Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 79°F, 28% chance of precipitation, 82% humidity

Air Quality & Allergens

• Air Quality Index: 30 (peak 36) — Good
• PM2.5: 8.4 µg/m³

Tomorrow's Outlook

Overcast with a high of 91°F and a low of 68°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.