October Heat Wave in California; Tropical Cyclone Possible in the Gulf

Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across coastal southern California up through the Bay Area and Central Valley through midweek resulting in result in Major to Extreme HeatRisk. A tropical depression is likely to form over the Gulf of America during the middle part of this week with further strengthening possible as it moves northeastward later this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed NW 9 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.6 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Oct 2:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Childs MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 69. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Columbus Day
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Childs MD
 39.67°N 75.82°W (Elev. 184 ft)
2:23 pm EDT Oct 6, 2026
3pm EDT Oct 6, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 13, 2026
 
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