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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.4 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 9 Jan 8:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport DE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 11am. High near 48. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Low around 40. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 11am. High near 48. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Low around 40. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wilmington, New Castle County Airport DE
 39.67°N 75.59°W (Elev. 39 ft)
Last Update:
7:53 pm EST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EST Jan 9, 2026-6pm EST Jan 16, 2026
 
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