Dangerous heat will continue Saturday afternoon before strong to severe thunderstorms threaten Sussex County and areas south toward Ocean City late in the day and evening.
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Saturday will bring dangerous heat to Sussex County and southern Delmarva before storms become a growing concern late in the day and overnight.
Extreme heat will continue across Sussex County and southern Delmarva Saturday, with storms possible by afternoon and evening.
The hottest conditions are forecast for Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service & CoastTV meteorologists.
Temperatures possibly hotter than 90 degrees are expected as the Independence Day holiday weekend approaches. The conditions are prompting people across the area to take precautions while spending time outdoors.
Dry high pressure will settle over Delmarva starting Independence Day, delivering sunny skies, seasonable temperatures, and low humidity through the weekend. Expect some of the most pleasant conditions of the summer before warmer and more humid weather returns early next week, bringing chances for showers and thunderstorms.
A cold front is forecast to move across Delmarva late Tuesday, bringing a chance for severe storms that could bring damaging winds and flash flooding. Lingering showers or a rumble of thunder into Wednesday morning. Although temperatures will remain warm through the week, humidity is expected to ease temporarily before climbing again by Sunday. High pressure will build over the region, delivering mostly dry and pleasant weather for the Fourth of July holiday.
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.
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.