Briefing for Heat, Severe Storm, and Flash Flood Risks through Thursday

Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected through Wednesday. There is also a threat of isolated severe thunderstorms on Wednesday. Flash flooding from locally heavy rainfall is possible on Thursday. See this briefing for details on these hazards. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

A Few Clouds

94°F

34°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	NW 6 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	104°F (40°C)
Last update	29 Jul 1:51 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport DE

Heat Advisory July 29, 02:11pm until July 30, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory July 29, 02:11pm until July 30, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Wed
Heat Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 97 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Chance
Showers then
Heavy Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Heavy Rain
Friday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 102. West wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday

Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 80.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 83.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.