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Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 7:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Elkton MD

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers. High near 56. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Showers. High near 56. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elkton MD
 39.61°N 75.83°W (Elev. 52 ft)
Last Update:
7:53 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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