Dangerous Heat and Humidity Through Saturday

Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected to continue through Saturday. Additionally, there will be a threat of thunderstorms through Sunday. View this briefing for details. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

100°F

38°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index104°F (40°C)
Last update 4 Jul 2:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Montchanin DE

Extreme Heat Warning July 4, 03:01pm until July 4, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 4, 03:01pm until July 4, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Independence Day

    High: 99 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 74 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm.  Low around 69. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Independence Day
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 104. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 69. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Montchanin DE
 39.8°N 75.51°W (Elev. 266 ft)
4:08 am EDT Jul 4, 2026
3pm EDT Jul 4, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 11, 2026
 
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