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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 17 Aug 5:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Elsmere DE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elsmere DE
 39.74°N 75.57°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
4:11 pm EDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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