Wilmington, NC – A major change in temperatures is approaching southeastern North Carolina, with summerlike warmth expected to give way to a much cooler weekend. Temperatures near Wilmington are forecast to reach 89 degrees Thursday, Oct. 15, before falling to approximately 49 degrees Saturday night. The 40-degree difference across several days will accompany increasing rain chances, giving residents across New Hanover County and the greater Wilmington area a noticeably different weather pattern heading into Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, sunny skies will dominate Thursday and Friday before showers become possible Saturday, Oct. 17. The precipitation probability rises to 50% Saturday, with temperatures reaching only 68 degrees. That represents a 21-degree decline from Thursday’s forecast high, followed by an overnight low near 49 degrees as cooler conditions settle into the region.
Saturday Brings Rain and a Significant Cooldown Saturday is expected to deliver the weekend’s most noticeable weather transition. A chance of showers develops as partly sunny skies accompany an afternoon high near 68 degrees. The National Weather Service estimates a 50% chance of precipitation, with rainfall amounts between one-tenth and one-quarter inch possible…