WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The weather story remains heat with a side of isolated storms. Highs hold near 90 this weekend while humidity sends heat index values close to 100.
Daily afternoon rain chances stay around 30%, and beachgoers should continue checking the low to moderate rip current risk. Thunderstorm chances spike a bit on Monday into the 40% range as the next heat wave begins to build.
First Alert: Even hotter conditions are expected next week as feels like temperatures should top 105 Tuesday through Friday. Daily highs should reach the middle and upper 90s…