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Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Wilmington International Airport (KILM)
Lat: 34.27°NLon: 77.9°WElev: 23ft.
A Few Clouds
94°F
34°C
| Humidity | 54% |
| Wind Speed | W 8 mph |
| Barometer | 29.96 in (1014.5 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 75°F (24°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 106°F (41°C) |
| Last update | 4 Sep 3:53 pm EDT |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles NE Wilmington, New Hanover International Airport NC
Heat Advisory September 5, 11:00am until September 5, 08:00pm
Heat Advisory September 4, 04:51pm until September 4, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Fri

Heat Advisory
Tonight

Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 97 °F
Sunny then
Chance
ShowersSaturday Night

Low: 74 °F
Showers
LikelySunday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
LikelySunday Night

Low: 69 °F
Showers
LikelyLabor Day

High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
T-stormsMonday Night

Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday

High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 109. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Labor Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Wilmington, New Hanover International Airport NC
34.31°N 77.88°W (Elev. 36 ft)
34.31°N 77.88°W (Elev. 36 ft)
3:00 pm EDT Sep 4, 2026
4pm EDT Sep 4, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 11, 2026



