Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Georgetown - Delaware Coastal Airport (KGED)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 75.36°WElev: 46ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 12 Aug 1:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Henlopen Acres DE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 4am.  Patchy fog after 8pm.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 5 mph becoming east 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: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 4am. Patchy fog after 8pm. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 5 mph becoming east 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.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Henlopen Acres DE
 38.73°N 75.13°W (Elev. 33 ft)
4:11 am EDT Aug 12, 2025
2pm EDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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