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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Potential in Virginia; Strong to Severe Storms in the High Plains

There is a Slight Risk for Excessive Rainfall (level 2 of 4) Tuesday across central and southeastern Virginia as the remnants of Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight moves northward. Flash and urban flooding also is possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across the High Plains and portions of the central Plains Tuesday. The primary threats will be severe wind gusts and large hail. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.3 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Sep 3:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

New Castle DE

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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Point Forecast:
New Castle DE
 39.67°N 75.56°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
4:11 am EDT Sep 17, 2024
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Sep 17, 2024-6pm EDT Sep 23, 2024
 
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