First Alert Forecast: chilly tonight, big warming trend begins tomorrow!

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Good Thursday evening to you! We have another chilly night ahead as lows dip into the lower and middle 30s under clear skies, after a sunny and cool Thursday afternoon.

After Thursday, a high pressure ridge appears set to deliver the fourth lengthy stretch of dry and warm weather in as many December weeks. Expect 60 and 70+ temperature days right through the 31st and no nighttime freezes.

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