Hotter, more humid weather takes hold Wednesday as Sussex County and Ocean City enter the first stage of a dangerous heat wave.

Delmarva will see a dry and gradually warming forecast beginning today, with inland temperatures in the 70s and cooler conditions along the coast. A high risk for dangerous rip currents continues from Delaware beaches south to Ocean City and Chincoteague. High pressure keeps the region dry through the end of the week, with some locations potentially reaching the low 90s by Friday and Saturday.

Delmarva will begin the holiday weekend with raw, breezy, and damp conditions today as spotty showers move across the peninsula. Temperatures will stay in the upper 50s to low 60s with east winds gusting up to 30 mph. A high rip current risk and cold ocean water will make beach and surf conditions dangerous today and tomorrow. Rain becomes steadier Saturday into Saturday night, with beneficial rainfall expected before showers taper Sunday. Memorial Day looks somewhat warmer, but showers may still linger at times.