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  • Frost Advisory

    Ends in 10 h 35 min

    When
    From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EDT Sunday.
    Where
    In Delaware, Kent and New Castle Counties. In Maryland, Caroline, Kent MD, and Queen Annes Counties. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties.

    Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ

    What, impacts and precautions

    What

    Temperatures as low as 33 degrees will result in frost formation.

    Impacts

    Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

    Precautionary actions

    Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

    Areas: New Castle; Kent; Kent; Queen Anne's; Caroline; Delaware; Philadelphia; Eastern Chester; Eastern Montgomery; Lower Bucks

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Observed 10:05 PM EDT at KGED

Ridgely, MD weather

Clear and 45°7°.

Today: low 35°2°, high 0°−18°.

One forecast only

Now 45°7°

Clear

Wind
Calm
Light through 10 AM
Dew point
43°6°
Comfortable
Humidity
93%
Air 45°7°, dew point 43°6° · fog or dew likely
Air quality
24Good
Ozone · tomorrow moderate

Next 48 hours

Good hours for
  • Low 35°2° tomorrow at 7 AM
  • Above 50°10° tomorrow by 10 AM
  • High 66°19° tomorrow at 3 PM
  • Drops 13°7° tomorrow night 6–9 PM (60°16° → 47°8°)
  • Below 50°10° tomorrow night after 8 PM
  1. TonightDown to 36°2° by 5 AM
  2. Tomorrow morningUp to 59°15° by 11 AM
  3. Tomorrow afternoonUp to 66°19° by 3 PM
  4. Tomorrow nightDown to 39°4° by 1 AM
  5. Monday morningUp to 60°16° by 11 AM
  6. Monday afternoonUp to 68°20° by 3 PM
  7. Monday nightDown to 50°10° by 9 PM
Hourly forecast, next 48 hours, in the place's local time
HourConditionsTemperatureFeels likePrecipitationWindHumidityCloud coverUV index
Sat 10pClear42°6° (likely 42°6° to 46°8°)42°6°0%0 mph0 km/h96%——
Sat 11pClear41°5° (likely 41°5° to 45°7°)41°5°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Sun 12aClear40°4° (likely 40°4° to 44°7°)40°4°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Sun 1aClear39°4° (likely 39°4° to 44°7°)39°4°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Sun 2aClear38°3° (likely 38°3° to 43°6°)38°3°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Sun 3aClear37°3° (likely 37°3° to 42°6°)37°3°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Sun 4aClear37°3° (likely 37°3° to 41°5°)37°3°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Sun 5aClear36°2° (likely 36°2° to 40°4°)36°2°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Sun 6aClear36°2° (likely 36°2° to 40°4°)36°2°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Sun 7aSunny35°2° (likely 35°2° to 40°4°)35°2°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Sun 8aSunny38°3° (likely 38°3° to 41°5°)38°3°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Sun 9aSunny46°8° (likely 46°8° to 47°8°)46°8°0%0 mph0 km/h86%——
Sun 10aSunny54°12° (likely 53°12° to 54°12°)54°12°0%0 mph0 km/h69%——
Sun 11aSunny59°15° (likely 58°14° to 59°15°)59°15°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE57%——
Sun 12pSunny61°16° (likely 61°16° to 62°17°)61°16°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE51%——
Sun 1pSunny63°17° (likely 63°17° to 64°18°)63°17°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE46%——
Sun 2pSunny65°18° (likely 65°18° to 65°18°)65°18°0%5 mph8 km/h from NE43%——
Sun 3pSunny66°19° (likely 65°18° to 66°19°)66°19°0%0 mph0 km/h42%——
Sun 4pSunny65°18° (likely 65°18° to 65°18°)65°18°0%0 mph0 km/h43%——
Sun 5pSunny64°18° (likely 63°17° to 64°18°)64°18°0%0 mph0 km/h45%——
Sun 6pClear60°16° (likely 58°14° to 60°16°)60°16°0%0 mph0 km/h53%——
Sun 7pClear53°12° (likely 53°12° to 55°13°)53°12°0%0 mph0 km/h66%——
Sun 8pMostly clear47°8° (likely 47°8° to 52°11°)47°8°0%0 mph0 km/h79%——
Sun 9pClear44°7° (likely 44°7° to 50°10°)44°7°0%0 mph0 km/h89%——
Sun 10pClear41°5° (likely 41°5° to 48°9°)41°5°0%0 mph0 km/h96%——
Sun 11pClear40°4° (likely 40°4° to 47°8°)40°4°0%0 mph0 km/h96%——
Mon 12aClear40°4° (likely 40°4° to 46°8°)40°4°0%0 mph0 km/h96%——
Mon 1aClear39°4° (likely 39°4° to 45°7°)39°4°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Mon 2aClear39°4° (likely 39°4° to 44°7°)39°4°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Mon 3aClear39°4° (likely 39°4° to 44°7°)39°4°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Mon 4aClear39°4° (likely 39°4° to 43°6°)39°4°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Mon 5aClear39°4° (likely 39°4° to 43°6°)39°4°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Mon 6aMostly clear39°4° (likely 39°4° to 43°6°)39°4°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Mon 7aMostly sunny40°4° (likely 40°4° to 44°7°)40°4°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Mon 8aPartly sunny41°5° (likely 41°5° to 45°7°)41°5°0%0 mph0 km/h100%——
Mon 9aPartly sunny49°9° (likely 49°9° to 50°10°)49°9°0%0 mph0 km/h86%——
Mon 10aMostly sunny55°13° (likely 55°13° to 56°13°)55°13°0%0 mph0 km/h77%——
Mon 11aSunny60°16° (likely 60°16° to 60°16°)60°16°0%5 mph8 km/h from W67%——
Mon 12pSunny63°17° (likely 63°17° to 63°17°)63°17°0%5 mph8 km/h from W60%——
Mon 1pSunny65°18° (likely 65°18° to 65°18°)65°18°0%5 mph8 km/h from W54%——
Mon 2pSunny67°19° (likely 67°19° to 67°19°)67°19°0%5 mph8 km/h from W50%——
Mon 3pSunny68°20° (likely 68°20° to 68°20°)68°20°0%5 mph8 km/h from W47%——
Mon 4pSunny68°20° (likely 68°20° to 68°20°)68°20°0%5 mph8 km/h from W49%——
Mon 5pSunny66°19° (likely 66°19° to 66°19°)66°19°0%5 mph8 km/h from W52%——
Mon 6pClear62°17° (likely 62°17° to 62°17°)62°17°0%0 mph0 km/h60%——
Mon 7pClear56°13° (likely 56°13° to 56°13°)56°13°0%0 mph0 km/h74%——
Mon 8pClear52°11° (likely 52°11° to 52°11°)52°11°0%0 mph0 km/h89%——
Mon 9pClear50°10° (likely 50°10° to 50°10°)50°10°0%0 mph0 km/h93%——

Days ahead

Tap a day for its hours and the official wording.
  1. Today, Oct 24. Sunny. High 0°−18°, low 35°2°. Dry. One forecast only.
    1. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 41°5°

      Dry

    2. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 36°2°

      Dry

    Official NWS forecast

    Tonight: Areas of frost. Clear, with a low around 35. East wind around 0 mph.

    One forecast onlyOnly one forecast covers this day, so there is nothing to compare against.

    High, likely
    0°−18°
    Low, likely
    35°2°
    Wind
    —
  2. Tomorrow, Oct 25. Sunny. High 67°19°, low 39°4°. Dry. One forecast only.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Sunny, 38°3°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 66°19°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 47°8°

      Dry

    4. Overnight

      midnight–6 AM

      Clear, 39°4°

      Dry

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Areas of frost before 9am. Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.

    Night: Clear, with a low around 39. Northeast wind around 0 mph.

    One forecast onlyOnly one forecast covers this day, so there is nothing to compare against.

    High, likely
    65°18°–67°19°
    Low, likely
    39°4°–40°4°
    Wind
    4 mph6 km/h
  3. Monday, Oct 26. Mostly sunny. High 68°20°, low 46°8°. Dry. One forecast only.
    1. Morning

      6 AM–noon

      Partly sunny, 41°5°

      Dry

    2. Afternoon

      noon–6 PM

      Sunny, 68°20°

      Dry

    3. Evening

      6 PM–midnight

      Clear, 52°11°

      Dry

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

    Night: Clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

    One forecast onlyOnly one forecast covers this day, so there is nothing to compare against.

    High, likely
    67°19°–68°20°
    Low, likely
    43°6°–46°8°
    Wind
    7 mph10 km/h
  4. Tuesday, Oct 27. Mostly sunny. High 67°19°, low 44°7°. Dry. One forecast only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    One forecast onlyOnly one forecast covers this day, so there is nothing to compare against.

    High, likely
    67°19°–69°21°
    Low, likely
    44°7°–51°11°
    Wind
    7 mph11 km/h
  5. Wednesday, Oct 28. Partly sunny. High 65°18°, low 46°8°. Dry. One forecast only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    One forecast onlyOnly one forecast covers this day, so there is nothing to compare against.

    High, likely
    65°18°–67°19°
    Low, likely
    46°8°–49°9°
    Wind
    7 mph11 km/h
  6. Thursday, Oct 29. Partly sunny. High 70°21°, low 50°10°. Dry. One forecast only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    One forecast onlyOnly one forecast covers this day, so there is nothing to compare against.

    High, likely
    69°21°–70°21°
    Low, likely
    50°10°
    Wind
    6 mph10 km/h
  7. Friday, Oct 30. Mostly sunny. High 73°23°, low 50°10°. Dry. One forecast only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    One forecast onlyOnly one forecast covers this day, so there is nothing to compare against.

    High, likely
    73°23°–75°24°
    Low, likely
    50°10°–53°12°
    Wind
    6 mph9 km/h
  8. Saturday, Oct 31. Partly sunny. High 71°22°, low 52°11°. Dry. One forecast only.

    Official NWS forecast

    Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    One forecast onlyOnly one forecast covers this day, so there is nothing to compare against.

    High, likely
    71°22°–73°23°
    Low, likely
    52°11°
    Wind
    6 mph9 km/h

The outlook

  1. Today

    Dry, high 0°, low 35°.

  2. Tomorrow

    Dry, high 67°, low 39°, warming up.

  3. Monday

    Dry, high 68°, low 46°.

  4. Rest of week

    Mostly dry, highs 65–73°.

Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (PHI) (opens in a new tab)

What changed since yesterday

No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.

Radar

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Rivers

NOAA river gauges within 25 mi

Eastern Bay at Claiborne (IN MLLW)

23 mi
Below flood stage
Level
1.9 ft

Forecast peak 3.1 ft Sun 4 PM

Reading from Sat 8:36 PM · NWS gauge page

Unicorn Branch near Millington

21 mi
Level
1.7 ft

Reading from Sat 9 PM · NWS gauge page

Nanticoke River at Bridgeville

23 mi
Below flood stage
Level
4.4 ft

Reading from Sat 8:15 PM · NWS gauge page

St. Jones River at Dover

24 mi
Below flood stage
Level
2.5 ft

Reading from Sat 8:15 PM · NWS gauge page

Sun & moon

Sun

Sunrise 7:22 AM, sunset 6:12 PM.

Daylight
10 h 50 min
Losing 2 min 25 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 24 min less
Golden hour
5:35–6:29 PM
Morning 7:05–7:59 AM
Blue hour
6:29–6:39 PM
Morning 6:55–7:05 AM; first light 6:55 AM

Stars tonight? Unknown

Cloud forecast not available for tonight.

Moon

Waxing gibbous

98% lit · growing

Today
sets 5:34 AM · rises 5:08 PM
Full moon
Oct 26
New moon
Nov 9
Looking west from Ridgely. The highest point on the skyline is about 2,500 ft, 40 mi away.Skyline from USGS elevation data, heights drawn up to 6× taller. Sky, sun and moon as they are now.