Wilmington drivers may face slick conditions through Friday as heavy showers and thunderstorms sweep across Delaware, raising concerns for weekend travel. Rain will impact commutes along I-95 and secondary roads, with the first days of October bringing more unsettled skies.
According to the National Weather Service, storms could develop Thursday morning and intensify by afternoon, with a 90% chance of thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Strong downpours could reduce visibility and lead to minor flooding on low-lying streets. By Friday, Wilmington will see drier breaks, but scattered storms remain possible before conditions slightly improve Saturday.
Rain will be the dominant story through the weekend, with Saturday seeing isolated showers under mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will hold steady in the upper 70s to low 80s before dipping slightly into the low 70s by early October. Residents should prepare for reduced travel speeds, wet intersections, and the risk of hydroplaning, especially along I-95 and Route 141.
Sunday looks marginally drier, but more rain is possible by evening. The unsettled pattern carries into Monday and Tuesday with continued shower chances, reminding Delawareans to keep umbrellas close and adjust travel schedules when storms develop.
The first week of October begins with slightly cooler highs in the low 70s, offering a taste of fall weather after a stormy close to September. Conditions could improve by midweek, but another system may bring more showers by next weekend.
Warnings remain in effect through Saturday evening, and updates from the National Weather Service are expected daily.
Five-Day Forecast for Wilmington, Delaware
- Thursday: Storms likely, high near 79. Heavy rainfall possible.
- Friday: Chance of storms, high near 81. Mostly cloudy later.
- Saturday: Isolated showers, high near 78.
- Sunday: Showers possible, high near 77. Cloudy.
- Monday: Showers linger, high near 84. Cloudy with breaks.
