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Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.6 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Jun 12:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Woodstown NJ

Extreme Heat Watch July 1, 12:00pm until July 4, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

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

    High: 101 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.

    High: 104 °F

    Hot

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 101.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 78.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 104.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Woodstown NJ
 39.62°N 75.36°W (Elev. 7 ft)
Last Update:
4:08 pm EDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Jun 30, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 6, 2026
 
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