Wilmington, Del. – A sweltering stretch of summer heat continues Friday across Delaware, with showers and thunderstorms expected to rattle Wilmington and surrounding areas by late afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, a Heat Advisory remains in effect for New Castle County until 8 p.m. Thursday, with a heat index approaching 99 degrees. Though slightly cooler than earlier this week, Friday’s high of 91°F and intense humidity will keep conditions oppressive. Drivers along I-95, I-495, and Route 141 should prepare for reduced visibility and slick roads from thunderstorms expected after 2 p.m. Friday, especially during the evening commute.
The chance of thunderstorms rises to 60% by Friday afternoon, with some storms capable of producing heavy rain and gusty winds. Storms may linger into Friday night, followed by a shift to mostly cloudy and drier skies on Saturday.
Five-Day Weather Snapshot (Wilmington, DE):
- Thursday, June 26: High 91°F, Heat Advisory until 8PM, chance of evening showers
- Friday, June 27: High 78°F, thunderstorms likely after 2PM, 60% chance
- Saturday, June 28: High 87°F, PM storms possible, 50% chance
- Sunday, June 29: High 86°F, partly sunny, 30% chance of showers
- Monday, June 30: High 91°F, isolated afternoon storms, 40% chance
- Tuesday, July 1: High 88°F, showers and storms likely, 60% chance
Storm chances lessen by the weekend, but daily afternoon showers remain possible through early next week. Check for updates from NWS Mount Holly as conditions evolve.
