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Severe Thunderstorms Thursday in the Southern Plains; Coastal Storm to Bring Rain and Wind to New England

Severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the southern Plains Thursday, with large hail the main threat. A few instances of 2+ inch diameter hail are possible. A storm system moving north along the New England coast will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the region Thursday and Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.7 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 22 May 4:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Elsmere DE

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West 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.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 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 likely before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West 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.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elsmere DE
 39.74°N 75.57°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
4:08 am EDT May 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT May 22, 2025-6pm EDT May 28, 2025
 
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