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2 days ago · Your First Alert Forecast highlights a crisp & dry end to the work week with milder & damper weather moving in for the weekend.

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

8 hours ago · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Spring fever? Expect a mostly mild week with daytime temperatures reaching the at least the 60s Monday and Wednesday, and well into the 70s, especially away from the water, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. While the cold ocean could brew some periodic fog, shower chances will ...

Jan 8, 2025 · As the cold stays fairly consistent, low pressure will bring some wet and possibly wintry changes to stay alert for.

Dec 26, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -Your First Alert Forecast features increasing clouds with some patchy light showers this evening and overnight. Lows will be in the upper 30s and lower 40s.

Daniella Hankey joined the WECT family in January of 2022. Born and raised in the City Beautiful - Orlando, Florida, Daniella is thrilled to be closer to her hometown and by the beach.

Oct 14, 2024 · WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Temperatures will take us on a roller coaster ride this week with a toasty start and a chilly finish. Ahead of a cold front, expect Monday’s highs in the lower and middle 80s; behind this potent front, midweek days will tilt cooler and even chillier 40s will return for overnight lows. October dryness will continue with slim and none rain odds throughout your First ...