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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dover Air Force Base (KDOV)

Lat: 39.13°NLon: 75.47°WElev: 30ft.

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Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update *** Not a current observation ***
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Cheswold DE

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers between 7pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers between 7pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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:
3 Miles NNW Cheswold DE
 39.25°N 75.61°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
4:11 pm EDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Aug 18, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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