By james art 
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Wilmington, NC – Southeastern North Carolina is expected to experience mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures as the region moves into Monday and the week beyond. Commuters on I-40 can look forward to a pleasant start to the work week with high temperatures reaching 76°F under mostly sunny skies.
Today’s conditions will keep high temperatures near 70°F with northeast winds between 7 and 13 mph, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Monday will be similar, with partly cloudy skies and a warm high of 76°F, with an east wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph at times.
As the week progresses, Tuesday’s high is expected to be near 79°F, boosted by a southeast breeze, with a low around 63°F. Residents should prepare for a gradual warming trend as temperatures reach 82°F on Wednesday under mostly sunny skies.
Looking ahead, a slight chance of rain appears Thursday with highs in the 80s and partly cloudy conditions. Expect similar overnight lows around 63°F. Friday and Saturday promise a return to drier weather with mostly sunny skies and high temperatures in the upper 70s.
Travelers and local residents are advised to monitor weather updates, especially as winds pick up early in the week, creating potential road hazards along major roads like I-40 and nearby coastal areas.
