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.

Mostly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 3 Aug 11:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Arden DE

Flood Watch August 3, 12:25pm until August 3, 11:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch August 3, 12:25pm until August 3, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Mon

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 67 °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 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south 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: 84 °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 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 87 °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 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. 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 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south 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 71. 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 87. 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 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Arden DE
 39.84°N 75.5°W (Elev. 361 ft)
4:09 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
12pm EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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