Delaware – Headlights glow through thick morning fog across Wilmington right now, where visibility drops near one mile and damp roads are already slowing early travel.
According to the National Weather Service, patchy fog lingers through mid-morning before skies brighten and temperatures climb quickly toward 61°F. Conditions turn even warmer Sunday, with highs surging to 74°F ahead of an approaching storm system.
That warmth won’t last. Showers begin developing after mid-afternoon Sunday, then intensify into the evening with a 50 to 80 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. Roads along I-95, Route 202, and I-495 could become slick quickly as steady rain moves in. Plan extra travel time and watch for ponding on low-lying stretches.
Meteorologists now tracking this system say rainfall totals could reach a quarter inch in some areas, with heavier bursts possible during thunderstorms. Winds stay light, but brief downpours may reduce visibility sharply after sunset.
By early Monday, showers taper off, but cooler air settles in with highs near 54°F. Skies clear Monday night, and temperatures drop to near 32°F. That sets the stage for potential refreeze on untreated roads early Tuesday morning. Watch for black ice on bridges and shaded surfaces.
Tuesday brings sunshine but cooler air, with highs near 50°F. A gradual warm-up returns by midweek, with temperatures pushing into the mid to upper 50s.
This pattern highlights a classic early spring swing—warmth, storms, then a quick cooldown.
Heading out Sunday night or early Monday? Expect changing conditions and let us know what you’re seeing on the roads.
Five Day Forecast for Wilmington, Delaware
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, then showers. High 74°F.
Monday: Showers early, then clearing. High 54°F.
Tuesday: Sunny. High 50°F.
Wednesday: Partly sunny. High 56°F.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy. High 59°F.
