Record High Temperatures Likely Across the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest and Southwest

An intense heat wave will peak across the Mid-Atlantic and I-95 Urban Corridor this weekend. Record high temperatures are likely with widespread heat indices exceeding 100 degrees. In the Midwest, severe storms capable of producing strong winds, hail, a few tornadoes and heavy rain will be possible Saturday. Additionally, strong storms will also be possible Saturday in the Four Corners region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Excessive Heat Watch in effect from June 23, 06:00 AM EDT until June 23, 08:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.11 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	22 Jun 1:51 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Galena MD

Excessive Heat Watch June 23, 06:00am until June 23, 08:00pm

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Excessive Heat Watch

Overnight
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 96 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 96 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 91.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Wednesday

A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.