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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S. and Northeast; Critical Fire Weather in the Four Corners

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Severe thunderstorms are forecast from parts of the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest, and across parts of the Northeast. Critical fire weather conditions will continue across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 30 Jun 11:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Chesapeake City MD

Extreme Heat Watch July 2, 11:00am until July 3, 08:00pm
Heat Advisory July 1, 11:00am until July 1, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Watch
Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 104. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Independence Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chesapeake City MD
 39.52°N 75.82°W (Elev. 49 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 pm EDT Jun 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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