textproduct: NWS Wilmington

WHAT HAS CHANGED

No significant changes with the latest forecast update.

KEY MESSAGES

- 1) Drier air sticks around through Friday. Little to no rain chances.

- 2) Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms possible this weekend.

KEY MESSAGE 2

Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms possible this weekend.

Another front drops in from the north, and increased onshore flow kicks up again. Dewpoints in the 70s return this weekend, particularly by Sunday. The front itself looks relatively weak, but enough to aid in afternoon convection along the seabreeze. Highs remain in the lower 90s inland, mid 80s at the coast.

AVIATION /12Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/

High pressure and associated dry air will secure VFR conditions through the period. A few VFR CIGs possible in onshore flow this afternoon at coastal terminals.

Extended Outlook... VFR through Friday. Low chance of restrictions this weekend, due to the return of afternoon convection. Fog possible Friday and Saturday night.

MARINE

Through Sunday... A fresh breeze out of the E to NE will improve to a moderate breeze through tonight, improving even further to a gentle breeze through Thursday night. Seas initially at 3-5 ft within the coastal waters out 20 nm, up to 6 ft out 60 nm from shore. These seas improve towards 2-4 ft. By Friday, brief onshore flow at a light to gentle breeze will quickly flip back to E and NE flow by the weekend, going up towards a moderate breeze at times. Seas range from 1-2 ft out 20 nm to up to 3 ft out 60 nm.

ILM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

NC...Beach Hazards Statement from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening for NCZ106-108. SC...Beach Hazards Statement from 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening for SCZ054-056. MARINE...None.