textproduct: NWS Wilmington

WHAT HAS CHANGED

No significant changes to the forecast. Aviation discussion updated for 18Z TAFs.

KEY MESSAGES

1) Dry and cool to start the week, with rain chances returning mid to late week.

DISCUSSION

KEY MESSAGE 1...Dry and cool to start the week, with rain chances and warmer temps returning mid week.

One last cool day Monday with highs around 45-50 degrees as sfc high pressure centers just north of the area. This to be followed by a warming trend for Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the 60s both days as the high moves offshore. Rain chances return Wednesday, along the lines of 30-50%, but no big impacts are expected as rain amounts should be light and no wintry precip is anticipated for a change. Thereafter, low to moderate rain chances for Friday and Saturday but no big impacts expected during this timeframe.

AVIATION /18Z SUNDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/

VFR with light winds under high pressure. Winds will be light tomorrow, with a general turn from the NE to the SE across the area.

Extended Forecast...Flight restrictions from shallow fog could develop late Mon night and again Tue night. Intermittent sea fog could also impact the coastal terminals Tuesday night and Wednesday prior to the cold frontal passage which could bring some restrictions due to rain/low clouds Wed/Thu.

MARINE

Through Monday...Benign marine conditions under high pressure with offshore winds tonight becoming light Monday, turning from the NE to the SE. Seas 2-3 ft.

Monday Night through Friday...Sub-SCA conditions this period with sfc high pressure to start followed by a cold fropa late Wednesday with gusts up to ~20 kt most likely. This followed by sfc high pressure and benign marine conditions through Friday.

ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

NC...None. SC...None. MARINE...None.