Showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue this afternoon. There is a low chance of damaging winds with some storms.
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Today on Delmarva, a powerful storm system will bring the risk of strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon into tonight, with damaging winds as the primary concern and an increasing threat for isolated tornadoes. Even outside of storms, southerly winds will gust from 35 to 45 mph, with some areas seeing gusts up to 50 mph. Heavy rainfall may lead to localized flash flooding, especially inland, while Sussex County faces minor coastal flooding along the back bays including Rehoboth Bay and Little Assawoman Bay. Conditions turn cooler and dry Tuesday through Wednesday before temperatures gradually moderate later in the week, with the next chance for showers arriving Friday night into Saturday.
Major Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 4 storm in the central Caribbean and while its present direct threat is to Jamaica and Hispaniola, interests including Sussex County Delaware must monitor potential northeastward motion.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move across Delmarva Saturday evening, with the severe threat ending after 9 p.m. Some storms could still bring gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and localized flash flooding before overnight lows dip into the low to mid-60s. Much cooler air arrives Sunday as highs hold in the 60s, with a stalled front keeping scattered showers in the forecast. Skies will clear Sunday night, with lows in the mid-50s. Sunshine returns Monday with pleasant highs in the low to mid-70s, though clouds will increase Monday night as a weak coastal low approaches.
DELMARVAÂ -- A very warm and humid Thursday afternoon, with scattered showers and thunderstorms with local downpours. Some local flooding is possible.
Heavy Rain, Flash Flood Threat Thursday, Breezy and Cooler Friday for Sussex County
We're seeing one last day of hot and humid weather for Delmarva. A flood threat this evening, followed by much cooler air into the weekend.
A slow-moving cold front will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms late Wednesday through Thursday night, followed by cooler, drier air as high pressure settles in for Friday and beyond.
Dangerously hot and humid conditions will continue across Delmarva Wednesday before a slow-moving cold front brings showers and thunderstorms Thursday, raising the risk of flash flooding. Much cooler, breezy, and wetter conditions are expected Friday, followed by a pleasant, drier weekend and early next week.
Hot and humid conditions will give way to scattered storms and heavy rainfall from Wednesday night into early Friday, followed by a notable cool-down.