Monday brought another round of oppressive heat and intense downpours across parts of Delmarva, including Long Neck and Ocean View, where up to four inches of rain fell in just an hour. A cold front is forecast to move through the region late Tuesday, gradually lowering humidity levels by midweek. High pressure building into the area should bring drier and more comfortable weather heading into the Fourth of July weekend.

Sunday brought oppressive heat and humidity fueled strong thunderstorms across Sussex County. Flash flooding quickly inundated coastal communities, while a microburst near Laurel generated wind gusts nearing 60 mph. Additional rounds of storms are expected Monday and Tuesday, with a heightened risk of damaging winds and flooding.