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Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1021.8 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 18 May 10:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Childs MD

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 93. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 93. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Childs MD
 39.67°N 75.82°W (Elev. 184 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 am EDT May 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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