Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	NW 6 mph
Barometer	30.10 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	15 Jul 9:51 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Wilmington DE

Today
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.