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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible through the Weekend

There will be daily chances for scattered thunderstorms across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the weekend, with severe thunderstorms possible in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Potential severe storm hazards may include large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Storms could also produce heavy rain that may lead to isolated instances of flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fog/Mist

77°F

25°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 29 Jun 3:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Yorklyn DE

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 5am, then a chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South 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.

    Low: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 88. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 5am, then a chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South 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.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 88. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Independence Day
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Yorklyn DE
 39.77°N 75.66°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
4:12 am EDT Jun 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Jun 29, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 5, 2025
 
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