Strong to Severe Thunderstorms in the East; Heat in the Central and Western U.S.

Strong to potentially severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts are forecast Thursday from parts of New England into the Mid Atlantic and Carolinas. Significant heat will expand across the West and Central Plains through Friday, potentially breaking daily high temperature records. Dangerous heat will then build into the Eastern U.S. this weekend through much of next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

93°F

34°C

Humidity	49%
Wind Speed	SW 13 G 23 mph
Barometer	29.77 in (1008.1 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	100°F (38°C)
Last update	19 Jun 2:51 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Port Penn DE

Severe T-storm Watch until June 19, 09:00pm

Heat Advisory June 19, 03:51pm until June 19, 08:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Heat Advisory

Severe T-storm Watch until June 19, 09:00pm
Heat Advisory June 19, 03:51pm until June 19, 08:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Juneteenth
High: 90 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Heavy Rain
then Mostly
Clear
Friday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Juneteenth

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 63. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75.