Wilmington, Delaware – Thunderstorms could rumble through Wilmington by Tuesday afternoon, bringing slick roads and slower commutes along I-95 and Route 13. With another round of rain likely Friday night, spring showers are making a strong midweek comeback across Delaware.
According to the National Weather Service, the highest rain chance for Wilmington hits 60% Tuesday between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., accompanied by breezy southeast winds up to 20 mph. Scattered showers may linger into the evening, with skies gradually clearing overnight. Thursday looks drier, but another system could soak the region Friday night, bringing a 60% chance of rain back into the forecast.
While no severe weather is expected, brief downpours and localized street flooding may affect travel late Wednesday. Drivers should slow down on wet roads and avoid underpasses that often collect water. Patchy fog may also reduce visibility, especially early Wednesday and again Friday evening.
Looking ahead, the spring weather pattern will remain active. Thursday offers a short break with mostly sunny skies and highs near 75°F. Friday brings another shot of showers, and cloudy skies persist into Saturday morning. By Sunday, conditions improve slightly, with partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s.
🗓️ 5-Day Forecast for Wilmington, DE:
- Wednesday: Showers and isolated thunderstorms, high 74°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 75°F.
- Friday: Chance of showers, high 65°F.
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, high 72°F.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 76°F.
