Storm System Crossing the Eastern U.S. Early This Week; Critical Fire Weather Over the Central Plains

A storm system shifting across the Great Lakes will bring light to moderate snow over parts of region today. Further south, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected along and ahead of a cold front from Michigan to east Texas. Gusty winds and dry conditions will produce elevated to critical fire weather over the central High Plains today. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SE 16 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 4:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Newark DE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Newark DE
 39.65°N 75.79°W (Elev. 125 ft)
4:31 pm EDT Apr 21, 2025
5pm EDT Apr 21, 2025-6pm EDT Apr 28, 2025
 
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