Wilmington, NC – A warm and sunny Thursday in Wilmington will give way to possible showers Thursday night, followed by a cooler weekend. Highs will reach 74°F Thursday before a shift in wind direction brings lower temperatures for Friday and beyond.
According to the National Weather Service, a chance of showers will develop late Thursday evening, with winds shifting from the southwest at 6 to 13 mph and gusts up to 21 mph. Rainfall amounts are expected to be light, less than a tenth of an inch.
By Friday, temperatures will drop to a high of 64°F under mostly sunny skies, with northwest winds between 6 and 8 mph. Friday night will be clear with a low of 47°F.
Weekend Outlook:
• Saturday: Sunny with a high near 69°F, cooling to 41°F overnight.
• Sunday: Sunny but cooler, with highs only reaching 55°F.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 56°F.
Motorists along Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 17 should remain aware of possible wet roads Thursday night. Otherwise, conditions will be favorable for outdoor activities over the weekend, despite cooler temperatures.
