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

81°F

27°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 16 May 4:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Elkton MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Elkton MD
 39.61°N 75.8°W (Elev. 85 ft)
4:54 pm EDT May 16, 2026
5pm EDT May 16, 2026-6pm EDT May 23, 2026
 
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