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Tracking Major Hurricane Erin; Hot in the Mid-Mississippi Valley

Major Hurricane Erin is tracking just north of the lower Bahamas today. Dangerous surf and rip current threats increase this week for most of the Atlantic coastline. Erin's outerbands may impact the Outer Banks later this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures are forecast today and Tuesday from a part of the southern Plains into the central to lower Mississippi River Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dover Air Force Base (KDOV)

Lat: 39.13°NLon: 75.47°WElev: 30ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed N 15 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 9:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Cheswold DE

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 75 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 15 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Cheswold DE
 39.18°N 75.59°W (Elev. 49 ft)
Last Update:
4:11 am EDT Aug 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Aug 18, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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