Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

A Few Clouds

65°F

18°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 7:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Claymont DE

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, mainly before 11am.  High near 63. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers, mainly before 11am. High near 63. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
Claymont DE
 39.79°N 75.48°W (Elev. 102 ft)
4:09 am EDT Sep 21, 2026
8am EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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