Hot, mostly sunny today; Chance of rain to start tonight

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Today will be hot and mostly sunny, with gradually increasing clouds, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. There will be a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon that will slowly increase overnight.

Highs will be around 99 degrees today, though humidity will push heat index values as high as 102 degrees. Lows will be around 72 degrees overnight.

On Saturday, there will be a chance of showers and storms in the morning, though rain and thunderstorms will be likely in the early afternoon. Precipitation chances will fall in the afternoon, though there will still be a chance of showers and storms until after midnight.

Highs on Saturday will be cooler, only rising to around 82 degrees. Lows will be around 66 degrees overnight.

Sunday will be sunny and warm, with highs around 86 degrees, followed by a mostly clear night with lows around 59 degrees.

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