Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Across the Midwest into the Great Lakes Region; Significant Heat in the Southwest

Strong to severe storms may produce damaging winds, isolated hail, and a few tornadoes from the Midwest into the lower Great Lakes. These storms may also produce areas of heavy rain and flash flooding. Significant heat will continue across parts of the Desert Southwest into western Texas and north Alaska. Dangerous heat will also build into the Eastern and Central U.S. and continue into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	18 Jun 12:51 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Elsmere DE

Severe T-storm Watch until June 18, 07:00pm

Heat Advisory until June 19, 08:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Heat Advisory

Severe T-storm Watch until June 18, 07:00pm
Heat Advisory until June 19, 08:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 92 °F
Sunny then
Severe
Thunderstorms
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Juneteenth

Showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74.