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Flooding Threat Along the Gulf Coast, Southern Rockies and High Plains; Cooler Weather in the Central and Eastern U.S.

Strong thunderstorms may bring excessive rainfall and flooding over parts of the northern Gulf Coast today and over parts of the southern Rockies into the High Plains today through the weekend. A refreshingly cool and dry air mass will continue to produce below average temperatures across the central and eastern U.S. through the weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.4 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 31 Aug 2:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Elsmere DE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Elsmere DE
 39.74°N 75.63°W (Elev. 105 ft)
Last Update:
4:10 am EDT Aug 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Aug 31, 2025-6pm EDT Sep 7, 2025
 
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