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Briefing for Impacts from Hurricane Erin through Friday

Hurricane Erin is expected to bring several coastal and marine hazards to the coasts of New Jersey and Delaware through Friday. Widespread coastal flooding, high surf, high risk of rip currents, beach erosion, and dangerous marine conditions are forecast. View this briefing for details on these threats. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NE 17 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.2 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Aug 1:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Hockessin DE

Coastal Flood Advisory August 21, 09:00pm until August 23, 02:00am
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Coastal Flood Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hockessin DE
 39.8°N 75.71°W (Elev. 384 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 pm EDT Aug 21, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Aug 21, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 27, 2025
 
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