Wilmington, DE – Delaware residents should brace for a wet and foggy start to the week as heavy rain and patchy fog move into Wilmington by Sunday afternoon. Drivers along I-95 and surrounding roads should remain alert for low visibility and slick surfaces through Monday night.
According to the National Weather Service, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms will persist overnight into Sunday morning. Patchy fog will reduce visibility to six miles or less, especially before dawn. Showers become more likely after 4 p.m. Sunday, with a 60% chance of rain and wind gusts reaching 20 mph in Wilmington and nearby areas.
Monday’s rain threat intensifies, with an 80% chance of precipitation beginning in the early afternoon. Temperatures will peak around 51°F, and west winds may reach 15 mph. The rain tapers off Monday night but lingers with a 30% chance into the early morning hours Tuesday.
Tuesday brings a break from precipitation with mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions. Highs will dip to 48°F, and winds could gust up to 25 mph. Nighttime frost risks increase as lows fall near 29°F.
5-Day Extended Spring Outlook for Wilmington, DE:
- Tuesday: Sunny, breezy, high of 48°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny with a high near 51°F. Clear skies at night, low near 34°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 60°F. 50% chance of showers Thursday night.
- Friday: Showers likely, high near 62°F. 60% chance of rain through Friday night.
- Saturday: Partly sunny with isolated showers, high near 59°F.
