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Severe Weather Outbreak Expected for the Southern Plains

A severe weather outbreak is possible across the southern Plains today. A few tornadoes, destructive wind gusts of 80-100 mph, and giant hail up to five inches in diameter are likely. Be sure to check your latest forecast, including any watches and warnings issued for your local area. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington, New Castle County Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Light Rain

70°F

21°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.6 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Jun 3:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Claymont DE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 64.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Claymont DE
 39.81°N 75.47°W (Elev. 148 ft)
Last Update:
4:12 pm EDT Jun 8, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Jun 8, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 15, 2025
 
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