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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 17 Aug 6:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Ardencroft DE

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Ardencroft DE
 39.8°N 75.51°W (Elev. 266 ft)
Last Update:
4:11 pm EDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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