Hot and humid today; Thunderstorms, strong wind gusts possible

Today will be hot and humid, but the chance for rain will increase throughout the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

Highs will be in the upper 80s to low 90s today.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon. There’s a low threat storms could bring strong winds and some hail in the late afternoon and early evening, according to NWS.

Another chance for showers and thunderstorms will develop in the late evening and overnight, according to NWS. Temperatures will drop to the mid 60s to low 70s.

Temperatures will be a little cooler Saturday with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Rain and thunderstorms are expected Saturday night and into Sunday. A lull in showers is expected Sunday night, according to NWS.

Sunday will see similar temperatures, reaching the upper 80s.

Independence Day will be mostly sunny with a high near 91 degrees and dry, but the chance for rain returns Tuesday and will linger for most of the week.

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