Wilmington, Delaware – Drivers across Delaware should brace for a wet and slippery commute Tuesday as rain moves into Wilmington by morning, continuing through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service, showers are likely to begin around 5 a.m. Tuesday with steady rain building into the afternoon and evening. Winds will shift from calm to a light south breeze near 5 mph. Rainfall could total up to half an inch by Wednesday morning, leading to localized flooding, especially near I-95 and Route 13.
Tuesday will start mild with a high of 74°F, but road spray and slick pavement could impact morning school drop-offs and work travel. Rain is expected to persist through Wednesday, which will top out at a cooler 63°F — a dip in temperatures that signals a brief break from early summer warmth. Winds will remain steady from the east at 5 mph, and overnight lows will hover around 56°F Tuesday and 58°F Wednesday.
Thursday brings scattered showers and the chance of evening thunderstorms before midnight. Conditions will stay unsettled through Friday morning with a 30% chance of additional rain. However, skies are set to clear heading into the weekend.
Extended 5-Day Outlook for Wilmington, DE:
- Wednesday: Rain, high of 63°F
- Thursday: Chance of showers, high of 75°F
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, 30% chance of rain, high of 76°F
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 75°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and warmer, high around 78°F
