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Flooding Possible in the Southwest U.S.; Coastal Storm to Impact the East

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected today into Wednesday over New Mexico into far west Texas. Flash flooding and debris flows in wildfire burn areas will be possible. A strong coastal storm will develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast Wednesday, intensifying toward southern New England this weekend. Significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents, and beach erosion from high surf expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

59°F

15°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 13 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.1 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 22 Sep 9:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Childs MD

  • Today

    Today: Rain. Patchy fog before 1pm. High near 60. Northeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely with patchy drizzle before 7pm, then patchy drizzle with a chance of rain after 7pm. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog then
    Patchy
    Drizzle

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. Patchy fog before 1pm. High near 60. Northeast wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely with patchy drizzle before 7pm, then patchy drizzle with a chance of rain after 7pm. Patchy fog before 8pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Childs MD
 39.66°N 75.88°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
10:37 am EDT Sep 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Sep 22, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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