Wilmington, DE – A soggy Saturday is on tap for Delaware, with a Flood Watch in effect and rainfall totals nearing 2 inches, especially around Wilmington and I-95 corridors, before skies clear and summer warmth arrives by Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service, heavy rain and thunderstorms will move through the region during the day on Saturday, May 31, with a 90% chance of precipitation and the potential for localized flooding in low-lying areas. Rainfall rates could exceed half an inch per hour in storms. Motorists should avoid flooded roads and use caution on highways, especially I-95 near the city.
By Sunday, June 1, sunshine returns with highs near 70°F, gusty winds up to 20 mph, and a taste of the summer weather to come. Monday brings clear skies and temperatures climbing to 75°F, with no rain expected through at least Tuesday night.
By midweek, Wilmington could see summer-like temperatures in the upper 80s under mostly sunny skies. While the rain will exit, smoke from Canadian wildfires may linger at higher altitudes, potentially impacting air quality through early next week across the East Coast.
Looking Ahead:
- Sunday (June 1): Sunny, high near 70°F
- Monday: Sunny, high of 75°F
- Tuesday: Warmer, sunny, high of 81°F
- Wednesday: High near 86°F, no rain expected
- Thursday: Slight chance of showers, highs approaching 88°F
Plan ahead: Keep an eye on weekend road conditions, and prepare for warmer, dry days to start June.
