Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk through the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Concerns in the Southeast and Southwest

A dangerous, record heat wave continues across portions of the West through Tuesday. High rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. There are flash flooding concerns through the weekend for portions of the Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 14 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 23 Aug 2:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Wilmington DE

Coastal Flood Advisory August 23, 03:43pm until August 24, 02:00am
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Coastal Flood Advisory
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    Coastal Flood Advisory August 23, 03:43pm until August 24, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Sun

    Coastal Flood Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Wilmington DE
 39.71°N 75.55°W (Elev. 36 ft)
10:40 am EDT Aug 23, 2025
3pm EDT Aug 23, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 30, 2025
 
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