Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Rain

76°F

24°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 3 Aug 1:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Claymont DE

Flood Watch August 3, 02:40pm until August 3, 11:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch August 3, 02:40pm until August 3, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Mon

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Claymont DE
 39.79°N 75.45°W (Elev. 0 ft)
1:39 pm EDT Aug 3, 2026
2pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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