Delmarva will dry out this afternoon after morning showers, but rainfall totals were too light to make a meaningful dent in the ongoing severe drought. Breezy northwest winds and highs in the 60s will give way to a pleasant Friday, followed by a warmer, mostly dry weekend. By early next week, temperatures could climb into the upper 80s and low 90s before a cold front brings the next chance for storms around the middle of next week.
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August closed out as the coolest in more than 30 years for Georgetown, with 25 days of below-average temperatures and limited rainfall leaving parts of Delmarva abnormally dry. Tonight brings clear skies with lows in the 50s and 60s. Labor Day will be sunny and mild in the upper 70s, followed by a stretch of dry weather before rain chances return late Thursday into Friday.
As Delaware continues to experience ongoing drought conditions, the Delaware Climate Office has launched a new website aimed at keeping the public informed about the state's water resources.
The Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office is warning of heightened wildfire risks due to ongoing moderate drought conditions, high winds, and low humidity. These factors have contributed to an increase in outdoor fires across the county.
The Delaware Forest Service is urging people to avoid outdoor burning as dry conditions and strong winds continue to increase wildfire risk across the state. Officials report that the ongoing drought and current weather patterns have led to a surge in wildfires in all three counties.
Delmarva will remain under the grip of cold weather tonight as high pressure builds from the southeast. Winds will calm through the overnight. Temperatures will drop into the 20s. . The weekend brings a gradual shift to milder weather, although increasing cloud cover may temper daytime highs. Rain chances increase early to middle of next week.
Georgetown, Delaware, closes November with record-breaking drought conditions as the driest autumn on record adds to an already significant rainfall deficit. November was slightly warmer than average, but a lack of precipitation remains the region's top concern, with rainfall totals nearly 8.5 inches below average for the year. December is forecast to continue the dry trend, further challenging the area.
Delmarva transitions to a quieter weather pattern Thanksgiving night as a low-pressure system departs, giving way to brisk northwest winds and clearing skies. While some rain earlier in the day brought much-needed moisture, drought conditions persist across the region. A reinforcing cold front late Friday will usher in the coldest air of the season, with temperatures dipping into the 20s and highs near 40 through the weekend. Dry, chilly conditions dominate early next week, as a clipper system approaches.
A ridge of high pressure will keep Delmarva dry and mild through Monday, with warmer temperatures on the way as a southerly flow develops. Highs will reach the low to mid-60s, making for a pleasant start to the week, but changes are ahead with a cold front arriving midweek.
High pressure will maintain clear, dry, and sunny conditions across the Delmarva Peninsula through the beginning of the week. Expect seasonable temperatures on Sunday before a warming trend takes hold on Monday and Election Day. A weak cold front moving through midweek could bring some clouds and a slight chance of drizzle, with a return to cooler temperatures by Friday.