Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Dover Air Force Base (KDOV)

Lat: 39.13°NLon: 75.47°WElev: 30ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 May 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Felton DE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 11am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Patchy fog after 2am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 8am.  Patchy fog before 11am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 8am. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Felton DE
 38.97°N 75.54°W (Elev. 49 ft)
1:13 pm EDT May 5, 2024
2pm EDT May 5, 2024-6pm EDT May 11, 2024
 
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