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Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Along the East Coast

A multi-day heavy rainfall event is set to begin across New Mexico into west Texas Tuesday through Wednesday. Flash flooding and debris flows in the vicinity of burn scars will also be possible. A strong coastal low will develop offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast midweek, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to much of the East Coast through Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Overcast

62°F

17°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1020.9 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 11:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Hockessin DE

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers. High near 62. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers before midnight, then a chance of showers after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers. High near 62. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before midnight, then a chance of showers after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hockessin DE
 39.8°N 75.71°W (Elev. 384 ft)
Last Update:
4:10 pm EDT Sep 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Sep 22, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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