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Thunderstorms Expected in Wilmington Area Today
June 27, 2026
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Wilmington, North Carolina — Thunderstorm expected today with a high of 94°F and a low of 77°F.
Today's Forecast — Saturday, June 27
- Conditions: Thunderstorm
- High / Low: 94°F / 77°F
- Wind: SSW 16 mph, gusts to 27 mph
- Precipitation: 23% chance
- UV Index: 7.9 — Very High — limit outdoor exposure
- Sunrise / Sunset: 05:02 / 19:27
- Daylight: 14.4 hours (13.1 hours of sunshine expected)
What Matters Most Today
- Feels-like swing: up to 100°F.
- Sun safety: UV index reaches 7.9; sunscreen still matters even with cloud cover.
- Best outdoor window: Evening (lowest average rain risk).
Comfort & Conditions
- Feels Like: 84°F to 100°F (wind chill / heat index)
- Humidity: 59%
- Dew Point: Up to 75°F — muggy conditions
Hour-by-Hour Breakdown
- Morning (6AM–Noon): Thunderstorm, 86°F, 18% chance of precipitation, 66% humidity
- Afternoon (Noon–6PM): Clear sky, 92°F, 23% chance of precipitation, winds 13 mph, 48% humidity
- Evening (6PM–Midnight): Overcast, 82°F, 18% chance of precipitation, winds 11 mph, 70% humidity
Air Quality & Allergens
- Air Quality Index: 40 (peak 45) — Good
- PM2.5: 13.9 µg/m³
Tomorrow's Outlook
Thunderstorm with a high of 95°F and a low of 78°F. 68% 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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