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Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 4:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Elkton MD

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light south wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light south wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elkton MD
 39.61°N 75.83°W (Elev. 52 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 am EDT May 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT May 17, 2026-6pm EDT May 23, 2026
 
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