A developing coastal storm is bringing periods of rain and gusty winds to Delmarva beginning Wednesday afternoon, with temperatures stuck in the 50s. The unsettled pattern continues into Thursday before tapering into scattered showers Friday. A gradual clearing trend and slightly warmer weather is expected over the weekend, though cooler-than-average temperatures persist.

A Coastal Flood Advisory is in place from late Tuesday evening through Wednesday as gusty winds and cold air dominate the region. High pressure will maintain dry and sunny conditions through midweek, but freezing temperatures inland and elevated fire weather risks are concerns.

This weekend brings a noticeable cool down to Delmarva. High pressure builds in on Saturday, ensuring sunny skies but cooler temperatures struggling to get to 60. By Sunday, a warm front approaches, increasing clouds and bringing much-needed rain by late Sunday into Monday morning. Rainfall totals of 0.25-0.50 inches are expected, offering some relief to ongoing drought conditions. The week ahead looks dry and seasonable through midweek, with potential for a coastal low bringing more rain late next week.

High pressure will keep Delmarva dry and seasonably cool through Saturday, with clear skies tonight and sunny but noticeably colder conditions tomorrow. A shift in the weather pattern begins Sunday as a warm front lifts north, bringing increasing clouds and rain by late Sunday into Monday morning. Temperatures will remain cool early in the weekend but will warm slightly into Monday.