Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dover Air Force Base (KDOV)

Lat: 39.13°NLon: 75.47°WElev: 30ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 7:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Smyrna DE

Coastal Flood Watch September 23, 04:00pm until September 25, 01:00am
Coastal Flood Advisory September 22, 04:00pm until September 22, 10:00pm
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  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly after 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before 5pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Breezy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Smyrna DE
 39.36°N 75.56°W (Elev. 10 ft)
4:10 pm EDT Sep 21, 2026
8pm EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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