Wilmington, North Carolina – A round of strong storms threatens southeastern North Carolina Friday afternoon, with damaging wind gusts and hail possible along U.S. Route 17.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, severe thunderstorms are expected to develop after 2 p.m. Friday ahead of a cold front. Gusts up to 30 mph and scattered downpours could lead to isolated power outages and hazardous driving conditions through Friday night. Spotter activation is not expected at this time, but residents should stay alert for fast-changing conditions.
Showers may continue into early Saturday morning before skies clear and a calm, sunny weekend sets in. Saturday will bring highs near 82°F with only a slight chance of storms. Sunday continues the dry trend with mostly sunny skies and a high of 84°F — a welcome shift for outdoor plans across the Cape Fear region.
Monday kicks off June with summer-like weather. Expect mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s through at least Wednesday. Overnight lows stay in the mid-60s, offering mild evenings for early summer activities.
Five-Day Forecast Snapshot:
- Friday: Thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m., highs near 84°F
- Saturday: Mostly clear with a slight storm chance, high of 82°F
- Sunday: Sunny and warm, high of 84°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 83°F
- Tuesday: Sunny and summer-like, high around 85°F
