If you're headed to the land where hushpuppies FAR outnumber crescent rolls, have a safe trip!

Early this Wednesday, ocean showers are angling for the Crystal Coast. Meanwhile, more widespread showers in the Sandhills will overspread most or all of the Cape Fear Region in the next few hours. This is the one day of this work week I will recommend an umbrella.

Temperatures are headed toward and into the 70s for the next two to three days - well above the average high of 62. The records are all in the 80s and all established during the famously toasty December of 1998.

Full First Alert Forecast: wect.com/weather. #WECTwx #ILMwx

With showers and storms, coastal flooding, and some good cold prep time Thursday, that first First Alert Action Day answered the bell. Now, to the second! Make sure your inflatable Santa is deflated and secured... and bundle up! - Gabe Ross - WECT - Eric R. Davis WECT - Claire Fry

Monday night's Forecast: #WECTwx #ILMwx

Thursday night's Forecast: #WECTwx #ILMwx

Good morning! Here's a look at traffic coming over the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge from Leland to Wilmington. #ilmtraffic #lelandtraffic

Back on the plus side of ten hours of daylight this Monday! Expect dry and gradually clearing skies, brisk breezes, and seasonably cool temperatures. Have a good one!

...and your forecast for tomorrow. #WECTwx #ILMwx

The gusty showers have ended so you can leave your rain gear at home this Thursday. Breezes will feel cool and dry amid the sunshine.

Record highs? We'll see. I'll never bet against the airport.

HEADS UP #WILMINGTON 🚗 An exit off the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge will temporarily close for construction to the railroad crossing nearby. The exit onto Front Street will be closed Feb. 27-March 1. More details can be found here: bit.ly/3klPqXt

Strong finish to our toasty February!

Monday night's Forecast: #WECTwx #ILMwx

Friday night's Forecast: #WECTwx #ILMwx

Lighter winds are, and will be, a nice dimension of your Memorial Day forecast.

Tuesday night's Forecast: #WECTwx #ILMwx

Wednesday night's Forecast: #WECTwx #ILMwx

Tropical Depression Four has formed in the Atlantic just east of #Bret. Should turn NW around a weakness in a high pressure ridge and encounter weakening shear next week. #WECTwx #ILMwx