6 days ago · WECT is where breaking news and severe weather comes first for New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Bladen and Columbus counties.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First alert forecast carries Monday’s warmer winds into a moonlit Monday night - with temperatures holding in the 60s - and a variably cloudy Tuesday - with readings reaching through the 70s and 80s.

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1 day ago · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - A dry high pressure ridge will nurture a warmup with your First Alert Forecast targeting temperatures mainly in the lower 70s Thursday, around 80 Friday, and over 80 - especially on the mainland - for Easter weekend. Chances for needed rain will undoubtedly need some ...

Apr 10, 2025 · First Alert Forecast: storm risk winding down, generally nice weekend

Mar 25, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Your First Alert Forecast is brimming with sunshine; the next needed rain chances aren’t until early next week and they’re looking shaky at that. Enjoy an array of spring temperatures: mild daily highs near and north of 70 Wednesday through Friday, mainland communities ...

Mar 26, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Expect temperatures to progress from crisp daytime 60s to near 70 degree readings and chilly nighttime 40s to balmier middle to upper 70s - even some inland 80s - by Friday and Saturday. Clear, dry skies will do little to curb pollen and brush fire concerns this week; your ...

Mar 27, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - As high pressure drifts offshore a return flow will boost highs in Wilmington from the upper 60s to near 70 today to the upper 70s for Friday and the weekend. Inland locations should make a run at 80 degree readings while lower and middle 70s dominate along the coast. Skies ...

Mar 7, 2025 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Great to see you on this Friday evening! Late afternoon clouds held afternoon highs in the upper 50s. Expect decreasing clouds and lows dipping into the upper 40s late this evening before rising back to the 50s early Saturday morning.