Delaware – Bright skies and dry pavement cover Wilmington this morning, but summer weather turns hotter and more unsettled through Tuesday. Storm chances return Sunday before temperatures climb toward 89 degrees early next week.
According to the National Weather Service, Wilmington Airport reported 70 degrees shortly before 9 a.m. Humidity stood at 51%, with northeast winds near 9 mph.
Today remains mostly sunny with a high near 82. Winds become calm during the afternoon. Temperatures then fall toward 62 as patchy fog develops after 1 a.m.
Sunday brings a sharper change. Wilmington reaches 87 degrees before showers and thunderstorms become possible after 5 p.m. The rain chance stands at 30%.
Drivers using I-95, I-495 and Route 13 should watch for changing pavement conditions during the evening. Keep outdoor plans flexible if clouds begin building late in the day.
A slight thunderstorm chance continues before 2 a.m., then fades. Temperatures settle near 70.
Monday returns Wilmington to partly sunny skies and 88 degrees. Another shower chance develops Monday evening, with precipitation chances reaching 30%.
Tuesday becomes the hottest day in the supplied five-day outlook. Temperatures rise to 89 degrees before a 30% shower chance develops after 2 p.m.
Rain chances increase to 40% Tuesday evening. That could bring another round of wet roads for late-day and evening travelers.
Wednesday turns partly sunny with another high near 89 degrees. The local data shows no daytime rain probability for Wednesday, although showers return Wednesday evening.
The Weather Prediction Center expects a stationary front to extend into the Mid-Atlantic by Monday. That supports periodic rain opportunities around the region.
No tornado threat, snow, ice or near-freezing conditions appear in the supplied Wilmington data. More local advisories could follow if thunderstorm risks strengthen.
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Five-Day Weather Outlook for Wilmington, Delaware
- Today: Mostly sunny, high 82°F. Patchy fog after 1 a.m., low 62°F.
- Sunday: High 87°F. 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m.
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 88°F. 30% shower chance Monday evening.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 89°F. 30% afternoon shower chance, rising to 40% Tuesday evening.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 89°F. Showers become possible Wednesday evening.
