Dangerous heat and humidity will grip Delmarva today and Friday, with heat index values climbing as high as 95 to 105 degrees and record highs possibly being challenged in Georgetown. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are also possible both afternoons and evenings, with damaging winds the main concern. A cold front late Friday will bring less humid air for the weekend, followed by another chance of showers and storms Sunday night and more seasonable weather next week.
A cold front is expected to bring widespread rain to Sussex County later Wednesday into early Thursday, with a low risk of stronger thunderstorms.
Sussex County will see warm and humid conditions early in the week before a cold front ushers in cooler, breezy weather by Wednesday.
A stalled front will keep beach areas cool and damp into Tuesday while inland Sussex County sees a transition to warmer, more humid conditions with afternoon storm chances.
Sussex County will transition from warm and dry conditions to periods of rain and cooler temperatures as a cold front moves through the region Friday night into Saturday.
