Wilmington, NC –The weekend is shaping up to be a mix of summer-like conditions and showers in Wilmington, NC, with thunderstorms making an appearance through Sunday night. If you’re heading out to celebrate Mother’s Day, prepare for possible rain and thunderstorms, especially on Saturday afternoon and evening.
According to the National Weather Service, Wilmington will experience partly sunny skies with a chance of showers after 2 p.m. Saturday. Temperatures are expected to reach the low 80s, with winds gusting up to 16 mph from the northeast. A slight chance of thunderstorms may roll through after 11 p.m. that night.
On Sunday, you can expect more unsettled conditions. While the morning hours might be drier, afternoon showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop, increasing in intensity throughout the day. The high temperature will climb to 74°F, but rain chances are high at 40%, so be sure to pack an umbrella for your Mother’s Day plans. If you’re traveling on major roadways like U.S. 17 or I-40, keep an eye on any weather-related delays.
Looking ahead to the start of the workweek, Monday brings another wave of summer-like weather with higher chances of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be near 76°F with a low of 66°F, so continue to stay updated on weather advisories.
For those planning ahead, here’s a quick look at the full five-day forecast:
- Friday: Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, high of 84°F.
- Saturday: Slight chance of showers after 2 p.m., with thunderstorms possible later in the evening.
- Sunday: High of 74°F, with afternoon showers and thunderstorms likely.
- Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, with a high of 76°F.
- Tuesday: Thunderstorms possible again, with temperatures reaching 78°F.
