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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Georgetown - Delaware Coastal Airport (KGED)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 75.36°WElev: 46ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.8 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 29 Jun 6:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lewes DE

Extreme Heat Watch July 2, 12:00pm until July 4, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Watch

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.

    Low: 79 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 78.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lewes DE
 38.77°N 75.15°W (Elev. 10 ft)
Last Update:
4:08 pm EDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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