Excessive Heat for the Southwest; Showers and Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and East Coast

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the eastern two-thirds of the country today along and ahead of a cold front. Some of these storms may result in isolated incidences of severe weather, including flash flooding. Meanwhile, more records may be tied or broken as excessive heat across the California's Central Valley and much of the Desert Southwest continues. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect from June 6, 02:20 PM EDT until June 6, 09:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

A Few Clouds

86°F

30°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	W 16 mph
Barometer	29.53 in (999.8 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	91°F (33°C)
Last update	6 Jun 3:51 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Port Penn DE

Severe T-storm Watch until June 6, 09:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until June 6, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Thu
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Partly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 59 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 85. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 65. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Sunday

A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.