Dense fog is expected near the Delaware beaches late Wednesday, with mostly cloudy skies and occasional showers lingering through late Thursday.

Low clouds, leftover fog and a few showers early Thursday give way to a damp, gray stretch into Friday morning.

Low clouds and patchy fog linger late Friday as small-craft conditions continue offshore, then Saturday turns calmer and milder — a short window to get ready for a wintry, windy system set to arrive Sunday into Monday.

Patchy fog and drizzle early Thursday should gradually transition to periods of steadier rain Thursday night into early Friday, with mainly wet — not wintry — impacts expected in Sussex County.

Patchy fog with light rain and drizzle is expected late Wednesday into Thursday morning in Sussex County, with murky travel at times.