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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from January 18, 06:00 AM EST until January 18, 08:00 PM EST

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fog/Mist

34°F

1°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	N 7 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	2.00 mi
Wind Chill	28°F (-2°C)
Last update	18 Jan 9:51 am EST

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Extended Forecast for

Townsend DE

Winter Weather Advisory until January 18, 08:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until January 18, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sun
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 19 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
Clear
M.L.King Day
High: 37 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 13 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 26 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 11 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 37 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 27 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain and snow before 3pm, then snow likely between 3pm and 4pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain after 4pm. High near 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

M.L.King Day

Sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 37.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.