Briefing for Heat, Severe Storm, and Flash Flood Risks through Thursday

Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected through Wednesday. There is also a threat of isolated severe thunderstorms on Wednesday. Flash flooding from locally heavy rainfall is possible on Thursday. See this briefing for details on these hazards. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from July 31, 02:00 PM EDT until August 1, 06:00 AM EDT

Current conditions at

Georgetown - Delaware Coastal Airport (KGED)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 75.36°WElev: 46ft.

A Few Clouds

92°F

33°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	30 Jul 1:54 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Laurel DE

Flood Watch July 31, 02:00pm until August 1, 06:00am

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Flood Watch

This Afternoon
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Heavy Rain
Friday
High: 81 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 80.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.