Wilmington, North Carolina – North Carolina drivers could encounter rain-slick roads around Wilmington today before summer heat surges into the mid-90s by Wednesday. Fog and mist already reduced visibility to 2 miles at Wilmington International Airport this morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, showers are likely today, with thunderstorms possible before 11 a.m. Additional showers and storms remain possible after 11 a.m. The precipitation probability reaches 70%.
Wilmington International Airport reported 72 degrees shortly before 9 a.m. Humidity was 97%, creating a damp, muggy start.
Allow extra following distance on wet stretches of I-40 and other Wilmington-area roads. Visibility can change quickly beneath heavier showers.
The NWS expects a high near 82 today. Southeast winds remain light around 5 mph this afternoon. Rainfall should generally stay below one-tenth inch, though thunderstorms could produce higher amounts.
Another 30% shower and thunderstorm chance develops mainly after 2 a.m. Sunday. Sunday reaches 87 degrees, with storms possible after 3 p.m.
Sunday night carries another 30% storm chance, mainly before 7 p.m.
The pattern changes sharply Monday. Mostly sunny skies push temperatures to 91 degrees, despite a 20% thunderstorm chance after 2 p.m.
Then summer heat becomes the dominant story.
Tuesday turns sunny and reaches 93 degrees. Wednesday climbs to 94 under sunny skies, a 12-degree increase from today’s expected high.
No specific tornado probability appears in the supplied Wilmington outlook. Residents should still monitor NWS alerts whenever thunderstorms are nearby.
Wednesday night stays warm near 75 degrees. The supplied outlook keeps Thursday near 94 before Friday potentially reaches 95, with thunderstorms again possible.
Check road conditions before today’s trips and keep water handy as the heat builds. Seeing heavy rain around Wilmington? Tell us what conditions look like where you are.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Wilmington, North Carolina
- Today: 70% rain chance with thunderstorms possible. High near 82°F.
- Sunday: 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. High near 87°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 91°F. 20% thunderstorm chance after 2 p.m.
- Tuesday: Sunny and hotter. High near 93°F, with a low near 74°F Tuesday night.
- Wednesday: Sunny and hot. High near 94°F, followed by a low around 75°F.
