Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 20 Jun 9:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Wilmington, New Castle County Airport DE

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 83. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 83. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Wilmington, New Castle County Airport DE
 39.68°N 75.64°W (Elev. 46 ft)
4:07 am EDT Jun 20, 2026
10am EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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