No fewer than an half dozen people have made reference to the Seattle like weather we have been having during the afternoon here his week, and it's a good observation.  Much like the Pacific Northwest we have been under the imposing influence a cool maritime air mass.   

While the mist and drizzle hasn't accounted for much (only .02" in the last two days), it has made it a bit uncomfortable outside.  And with the upper level pattern helping to lock this scenario in plan for the next couple of days.

So the northeasterly winds bringing cloudy to mostly cloudy conditions will once again keep temperatures into the low 70s this afternoon.  Also like yesterday, there is just enough moisture moving onshore today that a few light showers are possible especially for coastal locations. 

We could see similar conditions briefly today, but again I'd be surprised if any spot  collected more than a tenth (.10") of an inch.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – There will be a red carpet and flashes from a paparazzi tonight, as Wilmington turns in to a piece of Hollywood once again.

Some people will watch Iron Man 3 in style when it soars into theaters Thursday night. A Boxed Event is hosting an IM3 Premiere Party at Homewood Suites in Mayfaire. Guests will receive the full Tony Stark treatment, with swag bags and appetizers.

Event planners encourage those coming to have their picture taken on the red carpet, before mingle with local celebrities, politicians and avid movie fans.

Scenes from past Iron Man films will play the screen in the ballroom and a DJ will spin music by the pool outside the hotel.

Raffle tickets sold at the event for a prize package valued at more than $2,000 will benefit New Hanover Regional Medical Center Hospitality House.

WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Crews with the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority are scheduled to make repairs Thursday beginning at 9 a.m. around Lions Gate Drive, Penbroke Jones and Eastwood Road, just east of Military Cutoff Road, according to a CFPUA spokesperson.

The work will reduce traffic to one lane for drivers exiting Landfall onto Eastwood and drivers heading eastbound on Eastwood. Additionally, the outside lane between Lions Gate Drive and Southerland will be closed.

Workers will pave the cuts when the work is finished, and CFPUA officials hope that the project will be done by mid-afternoon.

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