A pleasant stretch of late-summer weather continues today, but beachgoers are being warned of dangerous conditions in the surf with a high risk of rip currents.

Friday will bring a mix of sun and clouds to the region with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, but a high risk of rip currents will persist along the Delaware Beaches through Ocean City and Assateague Island. The dangerous surf, driven by onshore flow and a distant storm, is expected to continue into the weekend. High pressure will keep the area mainly dry and mild through Sunday, with lighter winds and slightly warmer temperatures Saturday. Sunday will be sunny and seasonable before heat and humidity build early next week, with widespread 90s and a chance for storms by midweek.

Delmarva will enjoy a stretch of pleasant weather beginning Thursday night, with partly cloudy skies and comfortable lows ranging from the low to mid 60s inland to the upper 60s along the coast. Friday brings a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, but a high risk of rip currents remains in effect along the Delaware and Maryland beaches, including Ocean City and Assateague Island. The dangerous surf conditions will continue through the weekend due to persistent onshore flow and a storm system well out to sea. 

Delmarva enters a stretch of mild, mostly dry weather beginning Wednesday night, thanks to high pressure settling to the north and northeast. Although a weak coastal low may trigger a few isolated showers later this week, most areas will remain dry with gradually warming temperatures. Humidity will increase early next week, bringing hot conditions and a slight chance of showers and storms.

High pressure will keep Sussex County dry with mild temperatures from Wednesday through early Friday, with only a slim chance of a stray shower.

Mostly cloudy skies with mild temperatures and a small chance of spotty showers will continue through late Tuesday night and Wednesday as high pressure lingers to the north.

Monday will bring sunny skies and highs in the low 80s with comfortable humidity across Delmarva. However, haze from Canadian wildfire smoke may filter the afternoon sunshine. Delaware is under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert, posing health risks to sensitive groups, and there’s a moderate rip current risk at area beaches. Tranquil and dry weather continues into Tuesday before cloud cover increases midweek with near-normal temperatures and a slight chance of showers later in the week.  Watching the coast late week for a potential develop coastal low.

A comfortable night is ahead for Delmarva with clear skies and lows in the upper 50s inland and mid to upper 60s at the coast. Monday will be sunny and warm with highs in the low 80s, though haze from Canadian wildfire smoke may filter sunshine. Delaware is under a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for sensitive groups, and a moderate risk of rip currents is posted for area beaches. Tranquil weather continues into midweek with increasing clouds and near-normal temperatures.

Sunday on Delmarva will bring bright, sunny skies, light winds and comfortable humidity as highs climb into the low to mid 80s. Overnight lows will drop into the upper 50s to low 60s under clear skies. While most of the week remains dry due to high pressure, beachgoers should remain cautious with a high risk of rip currents and waves reaching three to five fee

Sunday on Delmarva will bring sunny skies, light winds and comfortable conditions with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Humidity will stay low, making for a pleasant day outdoors, but beachgoers should be aware of a high risk for rip currents with waves between three and five feet. Sunday night will be cool and clear, with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. High pressure remains in control into early next week before gradually shifting offshore midweek. Some moisture from a southern system could move into the region later in the week, but most areas will stay dry.