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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Georgetown - Delaware Coastal Airport (KGED)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 75.36°WElev: 46ft.

Light Rain

74°F

23°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed NE 9 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 17 Aug 11:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Blades DE

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers, mainly between 7pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers, mainly between 7pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Blades DE
 38.66°N 75.54°W (Elev. 26 ft)
Last Update:
4:11 pm EDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Aug 18, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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