Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic; Ongoing Heat in the South

Severe thunderstorms and showers pose a risk for excessive rain, localized flash flooding, strong gusts and/or large hail across portions of the northern and central Plains, the Lower Missouri to Lower Ohio Valleys, and across the Mid-Atlantic this afternoon and evening. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest and the Southeast U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Rain

82°F

28°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	29.86 in (1010.9 mb)
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	9 Jul 3:51 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Hockessin DE

Severe T-storm Watch until July 9, 10:00pm

Flood Watch July 9, 04:33pm until July 10, 12:00am

Flash Flood Warning until July 9, 08:30pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Flood Watch

Flash Flood Warning

Severe T-storm Watch until July 9, 10:00pm
Flood Watch July 9, 04:33pm until July 10, 12:00am
Flash Flood Warning until July 9, 08:30pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 83 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Patchy
Fog
Friday
High: 89 °F
Patchy Fog
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 83. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 89. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 88.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.