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Showers and Thunderstorms in the South

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to linger cross the South through the next couple of days as a trailing front stalls across the region. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, severe wind gusts, and heavy rain across portions of the southern Plains today and Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed W 14 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 22 Apr 3:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Elsmere DE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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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 Apr 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Apr 22, 2025-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2025
 
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