From early Wednesday through early Friday, Sussex County will face repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms along with oppressive heat and high humidity.

Starting Monday, Delmarva will enter a prolonged stretch of hot, humid, and stormy weather. The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms capable of downpours and localized flooding. Even the threat for severe storms Tuesday. As the week progresses, a stalled front and several disturbances will prolong unsettled conditions, with dangerous heat indices nearing 106 degrees and repeated rounds of storms expected into the weekend

Beginning Sunday night, Delmarva will enter a period of high humidity and unsettled weather. The remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal will bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday, with locally heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding. Severe storms possible Tuesday afternoon/evening. A stalled cold front will keep the region stormy through late week, while oppressive heat and humidity push heat index values to near 106 degrees.

A stalled front lifting north will trigger rounds of thunderstorms across Delmarva starting Monday and lasting into Tuesday night. With temperatures climbing into the upper 80s to low 90s and abundant moisture, the atmosphere will become increasingly unstable. Forecast models point to a heightened risk of damaging wind gusts and localized flash flooding, especially Tuesday, when a Slight Risk for severe weather has been issued. Quieter and more pleasant weather is expected to settle in by midweek and continue through the Fourth of July holiday 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.

While severe storms remain west and south of the region, Delmarva starts the week under persistent cloud cover, patchy fog, and a low-end risk of isolated storms as a cold front approaches. Warmer, sunnier days are on the horizon by midweek.

Showers and possible thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening, with the chance for strong wind gusts, hail and localized flooding. Conditions improve by Sunday, ushering in a stretch of dry and warmer weather through midweek, with summer-like temperatures returning by Wednesday.

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A strong storm system will impact Sussex County and Delaware’s coastal areas from Tuesday morning through late Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, powerful winds, and a threat of severe weather. Residents should prepare for hazardous conditions, including possible flooding, power outages, and isolated tornadoes.