Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 8, 08:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Dover Air Force Base (KDOV)

Lat: 39.13°NLon: 75.47°WElev: 30ft.

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity	60%
Wind Speed	S 16 G 21 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	102°F (39°C)
Last update	6 Aug 2:55 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Townsend DE

Heat Advisory August 6, 03:59pm until August 8, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 6, 03:59pm until August 8, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sat
Heat Advisory
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 91 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 90.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 91.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.