WILMINGTON, Del. – Drivers across Delaware could face reduced visibility early Monday as patchy fog develops before sunrise, creating hazardous conditions along I-95 and secondary roads. Motorists should allow extra travel time and use headlights during the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service, fog is expected to clear by 9 a.m. Monday, giving way to mostly sunny skies with highs near 83 degrees. Calm winds in the morning will shift east at 5 mph by afternoon, helping improve visibility and air quality.
Commuters in Wilmington, Newark, and Middletown should stay cautious on bridges and overpasses, which often hold fog longer. Monday evening will stay calm with a low near 62. Those traveling late should still expect some lingering dampness in low-lying areas.
Tuesday brings mostly sunny skies and highs near 81, while clouds move back in Tuesday night. By Wednesday, spotty showers may interrupt the stretch of dry weather, with a 30% chance of rain during the day and a 40% chance overnight. Roads may become slick during peak travel hours.
The Delaware Department of Transportation encourages drivers to prepare for quick changes in conditions. Keep headlights on in fog, avoid high speeds, and check for lane restrictions if rain develops midweek.
The weekend looks brighter, with mostly sunny skies Thursday and Friday, pushing highs into the mid-80s. Saturday continues warm, with highs near 80 and dry air holding strong.
Five-Day Forecast for Wilmington, Delaware
- Monday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny. High 83, low 62.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 81, low 61.
- Wednesday: Showers possible. High 79, low 62.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, slight chance of showers. High 81, low 63.
- Friday: Mostly sunny. High 85, low 64.
