Severe Weather and Flood Potential for the East; Fire Weather Concerns for the Southwest and Alaska

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will affect the eastern portions of the country today. Across the Pacific Northwest and northern Plains, showers with the chance for severe thunderstorms later today. For the Southwest and southern portions of Alaska, fire weather concerns expected today and could extend into the holiday weekend. Rip currents are possible for the east coast and Puerto Rico. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Heavy Rain Fog/Mist

73°F

23°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	SW 14 mph
Barometer	29.86 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	1.75 mi
Last update	27 May 2:51 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Hockessin DE

Flood Watch until May 28, 12:00am

Severe T-storm Watch until May 27, 07:00pm

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Flood Watch

Severe T-storm Watch

Flood Watch until May 28, 12:00am
Severe T-storm Watch until May 27, 07:00pm

NOW: Multiple
hazards in effect

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This
Afternoon

Severe
Thunderstorms
High: 76 °F
Tonight

Severe
Thunderstorms
then Heavy
Rain
Low: 63 °F
Saturday

Chance
Showers
High: 77 °F
Saturday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 59 °F
Sunday

Sunny
High: 81 °F
Sunday
Night

Clear
Low: 61 °F
Memorial
Day

Sunny
High: 87 °F
Monday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 66 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be severe, with damaging winds and heavy rain. High near 76. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Some storms could be severe, with heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 61.

Memorial Day

Sunny, with a high near 87.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 91.