Wilmington, DE – Drivers across northern Delaware could encounter wet roads and reduced visibility before the Monday morning commute as steady rain pushes into Wilmington after midnight and intensifies through the early workday.
Saturday remains sunny but breezy across the state, with west winds occasionally gusting up to 35 mph during the afternoon. Conditions stay dry through the evening before clouds thicken overnight.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, showers begin before 2 a.m. Sunday night, becoming steadier between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Monday with a chance of thunderstorms developing later Monday morning. Temperatures will surge to around 69°F, well above seasonal averages, while southerly winds gust near 35 mph.
Rainfall totals between 0.50 and 0.75 inches could lead to ponding water along major travel routes including I-95, I-495, and Route 13, especially during the early commute window. Drivers should slow down and allow extra distance between vehicles as heavier rain bands move through.
Rain continues Monday night before colder air arrives, allowing showers to briefly mix with wet snow after midnight as temperatures fall to around 31°F. Little accumulation is expected, but colder air will quickly settle across Delaware by Tuesday morning.
Skies clear Tuesday with sunshine returning, though temperatures drop sharply into the upper 30s, ending the brief early-week warmth. Additional advisories may be issued if heavier rain or thunderstorms develop Monday.
