WILMINGTON, DE – Early morning drizzle and gusty winds whip through downtown Wilmington, scattering wet leaves along Market Street and coating I-95 with thin patches of water. The damp, mild start feels every bit like fall’s tug-of-war—warm one day, cool the next—with an even crisper stretch ahead.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, lingering showers and isolated rumbles of thunder will clear Delaware by late morning as a cold front moves east. Gusts up to 30 mph may briefly reduce visibility on area bridges and overpasses. Drivers should take extra caution through midmorning, especially along Route 13 and I-495 where ponding could develop in low spots.
Monday afternoon will turn brighter and breezy, with highs in the mid-60s. Tuesday brings a short rebound—plenty of sun and a touch of warmth near 70 degrees—but another front slides through Tuesday night, renewing the chance for scattered showers. That’s when the fall pattern really locks in.
By Wednesday and Thursday, highs fall back into the low 60s with crisp mornings in the 40s. The air will feel cleaner, drier, and noticeably cooler—ideal for late-season yardwork or early Halloween decorating.
Looking toward the weekend, models hint at the first potential frost across rural parts of northern Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania. Lows could slip into the mid-30s by Friday night, signaling that the region’s first fall freeze may not be far behind. Residents should plan to cover garden plants and prep outdoor pipes as October’s warmth gives way to winter’s edge.
Five-Day Forecast for Wilmington, DE:
Mon: 66/45 – Early showers, breezy; clearing with cooler air late.
Tue: 70/50 – Sunny and mild; increasing clouds at night.
Wed: 64/45 – Chance of morning showers; brisk and drier late.
Thu: 61/41 – Mostly sunny; cool, light northwest breeze.
Fri: 58/37 – Clear and cold; frost possible inland before dawn Saturday.
