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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the 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 today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.7 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 29 Jun 11:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Elkton MD

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

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

    High: 100 °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 102.

    High: 102 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 78.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 102.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Independence Day
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Elkton MD
 39.62°N 75.77°W (Elev. 79 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 am EDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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