Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Ongoing Heat in the South

Severe thunderstorms and showers pose a risk for excessive rain, localized flash flooding, strong gusts and/or large hail across portions of the northern and central Plains, the Lower Missouri to Lower Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic this afternoon and evening. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest and the Southeast U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from July 9, 02:30 PM EDT until July 9, 10:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Dover Air Force Base (KDOV)

Lat: 39.13°NLon: 75.47°WElev: 30ft.

Overcast

86°F

30°C

Humidity	66%
Wind Speed	S 13 G 21 mph
Barometer	29.85 in (1011.2 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	9 Jul 2:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Dover Base Housing DE

Severe T-storm Watch until July 9, 10:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until July 9, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Patchy
Fog
Friday
High: 91 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 85. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 88.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.