Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dover Air Force Base (KDOV)

Lat: 39.13°NLon: 75.47°WElev: 30ft.

Light Drizzle

78°F

26°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 3 Aug 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Farmington DE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Farmington DE
 38.88°N 75.68°W (Elev. 56 ft)
4:09 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
12pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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