Severe Weather and Flood Potential for the East; Fire Weather Concerns for the Southwest and Alaska

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will affect the eastern portions of the country today. Across the Pacific Northwest and northern Plains, showers with the chance for severe thunderstorms later today. For the Southwest and southern portions of Alaska, fire weather concerns expected today and could extend into the holiday weekend. Rip currents are possible for the east coast and Puerto Rico. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	S 15 G 22 mph
Barometer	29.86 in (1011.2 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	27 May 1:51 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Hockessin DE

Flood Watch until May 28, 12:00am

Severe T-storm Watch until May 27, 07:00pm

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Flood Watch

Severe T-storm Watch

Flood Watch until May 28, 12:00am
Severe T-storm Watch until May 27, 07:00pm

NOW: Multiple
hazards in effect

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This
Afternoon

Severe
Thunderstorms
High: 76 °F
Tonight

Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Likely
Low: 63 °F
Saturday

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
High: 76 °F
Saturday
Night

Chance
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Low: 61 °F
Sunday

Sunny
High: 80 °F
Sunday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 63 °F
Memorial
Day

Sunny
High: 88 °F
Monday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 68 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. High near 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers. Some storms could be severe, with gusty winds and heavy rain. Low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

Memorial Day

Sunny, with a high near 88.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 92.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.