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Isolated Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Potential in the Central U.S.

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the southern and central Plains today through Saturday. Large hail and severe wind gusts are the main threats. Heavy rainfall is forecast from the western Gulf Coast into the Midwest from this weekend into early next week. New and renewed river rises are possible across portions of eastern Texas. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Partly Cloudy

71°F

22°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed N 13 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.6 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 1:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Wilmington DE

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 10 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 70 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 48 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around 5 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 74 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 50 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 77 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 53 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 74 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 52 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 74 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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Point Forecast:
Wilmington DE
 39.73°N 75.55°W (Elev. 66 ft)
Last Update:
1:10 pm EDT May 13, 2021
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT May 13, 2021-6pm EDT May 19, 2021
 
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