Tropical Moisture Brings Heavy Rain to Southwest; Strong Coastal Low to Impact the East Coast

Deep tropical moisture surging into the Southwest U.S. will lead to widespread showers and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding the next several days. A strong coastal low will develop late Friday and is expected to bring flooding, high surf, dangerous rip currents, gusty winds and heavy rain to much of the U.S. East Coast through early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

44°F

7°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.49 in (1032.5 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Oct 1:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Newark DE

Frost Advisory October 10, 02:19am until October 10, 09:00am
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Frost Advisory
  •  
    Frost Advisory October 10, 02:19am until October 10, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Fri

    Frost Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers.  Low around 58. East wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers.  High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers.  Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 40. Light northeast wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers. Low around 58. East wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers. Low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Columbus Day
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Newark DE
 39.7°N 75.81°W (Elev. 299 ft)
1:30 am EDT Oct 10, 2025
2am EDT Oct 10, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 16, 2025
 
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