Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

67°F

19°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 20 Aug 4:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Yorklyn DE

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Yorklyn DE
 39.76°N 75.63°W (Elev. 174 ft)
4:11 am EDT Aug 20, 2025
5am EDT Aug 20, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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