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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Potential in Virginia; Strong to Severe Storms in the High Plains

There is a Slight Risk for Excessive Rainfall (level 2 of 4) Tuesday across central and southeastern Virginia as the remnants of Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight moves northward. Flash and urban flooding also is possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected across the High Plains and portions of the central Plains Tuesday. The primary threats will be severe wind gusts and large hail. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Partly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 14 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.4 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Sep 7:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Elsmere DE

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
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Point Forecast:
Elsmere DE
 39.74°N 75.6°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
7:11 am EDT Sep 17, 2024
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Sep 17, 2024-6pm EDT Sep 23, 2024
 
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