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Tropical Depression Nine Forms; Heavy Rainfall in the Southwest and Southeast this Weekend

Tropical Depression Nine has formed and will continue to slowly move to the north-northwest in the coming days. As the storm passes close to the east coast of Florida, tropical storm conditions are possible Sunday through Monday. Tropical Storm Watches have been issued. Significant uncertainty remains in the track and intensity, but chances for impacts to the Southeast are increasing. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

A Few Clouds

80°F

27°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 27 Sep 3:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Elsmere DE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Cloudy, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
Elsmere DE
 39.72°N 75.61°W (Elev. 89 ft)
Last Update:
4:10 pm EDT Sep 27, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Sep 27, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 4, 2025
 
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