Damaging winds, rain today due to hurricane remnants; wind advisory in effect

The region may see power outages today as the remnants of Hurricane Helene bring rain and strong winds according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.

Rain is likely this afternoon and evening, with rain chances only dropping after midnight, though there will still be a chance of showers through morning on Saturday. Winds will also gradually fall overnight, for just light winds by dawn.

There is a wind advisory across the area until 10 p.m., issued by the NWS. Winds of 25 to 35 mph are expected along with gusts as high as 55 to 60 mph.

Winds should peak in the afternoon and will decrease quickly, according to the NWS. However, strong wind gusts will still be possible.

Highs will be around 76 degrees, falling to a low of around 64 degrees.

Saturday will be cool and rainy, with a chance of showers in the morning, rain likely in the afternoon, and a high of around 71 degrees.

Showers are expected to continue through the night on Saturday as temperatures fall to around 64 degrees.

Sunday will again be cool and wet, with showers likely during the day and a high around 73 degrees. There will also be a chance of thunderstorms starting in the afternoon.

On Sunday night, rain chances will gradually fall, with a chance of thunderstorms as well before midnight. Lows will be around 64 degrees.

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