Blustery winds and cooler-than-normal temperatures will dominate Tuesday and Wednesday, with scattered showers and a risk of small hail in parts of the region.
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A wind advisory remains in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday for portions of Delmarva as gusts reach 40 to 50 mph. Temperatures will drop sharply overnight, falling into the low 20s by Sunday morning, with wind chills as low as 11 degrees. High pressure will bring dry but cold conditions through Monday before temperatures gradually rise into the 50s by Tuesday. A strong storm system midweek could bring heavy rain, strong winds, and possible severe weather Wednesday into Wednesday night before cooler conditions return late in the week.
Saturday night will usher in a sharp temperature drop across Delmarva as arctic air surges in behind a strong cold front. Winds will gust up to 40 mph, driving wind chills into the teens and 20s by Sunday. High pressure will keep conditions dry through early next week before a potent storm system moves in Wednesday, bringing the potential for heavy rain, strong winds, and possibly severe weather.
Sussex County Prepares for Temperature Swings and High Winds
Sussex County residents should prepare for a weather rollercoaster this weekend, starting with mild conditions before a strong cold front sweeps through, bringing gusty winds and a sharp drop in temperatures.
Some of Delmarva woke up Thursday to a blanket of powdery snow, while others saw nothing at all. A sharp precipitation cutoff left areas north of Georgetown mostly dry, while southern Sussex County recorded 1 to 4 inches, and Chincoteague measured 6.5 inches. Bitter cold and gusty winds dominate the forecast, with wind chills dropping into the single digits overnight. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for parts of the Lower Shore until 6 p.m. Friday will bring sunshine but remain brisk before a milder, calmer weekend.
A blanket of snow covered Fenwick Island’s beaches and streets from snowfall Wednesday into Thursday morning.
Snow is set to hit the coast yet again, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Ocean City from Wednesday through early Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
A winter storm is set to impact Delmarva this afternoon as a low-pressure system moves up the coast, bringing periods of heavy snowfall through tonight. Snow accumulation is expected to range from 5 to 7 inches across much of the region, with localized areas potentially seeing higher totals. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 a.m. Wednesday.