Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Heat Advisory until August 8, 08:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Fair

92°F

33°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	SW 9 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	102°F (39°C)
Last update	6 Aug 4:51 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Hockessin DE

Heat Advisory August 6, 05:21pm until August 8, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory August 6, 05:21pm until August 8, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sat
Heat Advisory
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Scattered
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 87 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 88 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 88.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Tuesday

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