Wilmington, DE – Flags whip against steel poles this morning as a brisk southwest wind sweeps across the Delaware Valley. Fallen leaves swirl through parking lots, and the air feels restless — the prelude to a windy stretch that could rattle windows, snarl travel, and briefly knock out power through early Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, a Wind Advisory remains in effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday for central and southern Delaware, southeast Pennsylvania, and much of New Jersey. West winds between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph, could down branches or cause scattered outages. The strongest winds are expected along open stretches of I-95, the Delaware Memorial Bridge, and coastal communities from Dover northward.
Drivers of high-profile vehicles should use caution, especially during the evening commute, and residents are urged to secure outdoor decorations and trash bins ahead of the gusts.
Thursday will bring calmer weather and abundant sunshine, with highs near 58°F and falling humidity — the first crisp taste of November. Friday turns mild again, but another system will sweep in late Friday night with a 70% chance of rain. That front ushers in a cooler, breezier pattern for the weekend as temperatures settle back into the upper 40s and low 50s.
Looking ahead, models show a larger Arctic push building from the Midwest by early next week. The next drop may deliver the first frost or freeze of the season across inland Delaware and Chester County — a timely signal that winter isn’t far behind.
Five-Day Forecast for Wilmington, DE:
Wed: 67/45 – Increasing clouds; gusts up to 50 mph by evening.
Thu: 58/36 – Sunny and calmer; cooler, crisp air returns.
Fri: 62/54 – Mostly cloudy; rain likely late.
Sat: 69/48 – Partly sunny, breezy; pleasant fall day.
Sun: 65/39 – Chance of rain; cooler air trending next week.
