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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed W 15 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.6 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 20 Jun 4:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Newport DE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light west in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Heavy Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 67. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light west in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 67. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Newport DE
 39.72°N 75.61°W (Elev. 89 ft)
Last Update:
4:22 pm EDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 27, 2026
 
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