Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SE 7 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 17 Jun 12:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Chesapeake City MD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 79 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Juneteenth
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Chesapeake City MD
 39.56°N 75.81°W (Elev. 62 ft)
12:19 pm EDT Jun 17, 2025
1pm EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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