WILMINGTON, Del. – Patchy fog could slow drivers early Saturday morning across northern Delaware before skies turn mostly sunny with highs near 88 degrees. Visibility may be reduced through 10 a.m., particularly along I-95 and Route 13 corridors.
According to the National Weather Service, light east winds will shift south by afternoon, keeping conditions warm and humid through the weekend. By Sunday, scattered thunderstorms may develop after 2 p.m., with the greatest risk for heavy downpours and lightning in Wilmington, Newark, and Middletown. The chance of rain sits at 20 percent but may increase during the evening hours.
Travelers should be prepared for changing conditions late Sunday, especially on secondary roads prone to ponding. Outdoor events may face interruptions, and residents are urged to monitor updates as storms move through. By Monday, skies clear with highs in the low 80s, offering a brief reprieve from unsettled weather.
Conditions stay partly sunny through Tuesday before another round of showers is possible midweek. The unsettled stretch could bring localized disruptions, though no widespread severe weather is currently expected.
Warnings remain minimal, but residents should stay alert for any advisories if storm chances strengthen.
Five Day Forecast for Wilmington, Delaware
- Saturday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny. High near 88.
- Sunday: Slight chance of storms after 2 p.m. High near 89. Chance of showers into night.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 83.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 80.
- Wednesday: Chance of showers, high near 79.
