Delmarva’s record-breaking heatwave is over as a cold front stalls nearby, bringing cloudy, breezy and unsettled weather through Memorial Day. Periods of rain, cooler temperatures and elevated rip current risks are expected, though the rainfall will be beneficial amid ongoing severe drought conditions.

Delmarva will see a fabulous day today with mostly sunny skies, highs around 70, and west-northwest winds gusting up to 25 mph. Tonight stays partly cloudy and mild with lows in the low 50s. Mother’s Day weekend begins seasonably, but showers and a few thunderstorms become possible late Saturday into Saturday evening before warmer, mostly dry weather arrives Sunday. More showers may return Sunday night into Monday, with another round of widespread rain possible Wednesday into Thursday.

Delmarva has experienced an active winter with multiple snowfall events, yet the peninsula remains in a drought that’s slowly easing. Tonight, expect dry, partly cloudy skies and mild lows. A sensational Sunday awaits with seasonable highs in the upper 40s, as high pressure dominates the weekend. Early next week brings a warming trend into the 50s and low 60s before a series of cold fronts introduce chances for rain—and even a few snowflakes in the northern and northwestern areas—by Thursday. Fair weather is forecast for later Friday into early next weekend.

Georgetown, Delaware, closes November with record-breaking drought conditions as the driest autumn on record adds to an already significant rainfall deficit. November was slightly warmer than average, but a lack of precipitation remains the region's top concern, with rainfall totals nearly 8.5 inches below average for the year. December is forecast to continue the dry trend, further challenging the area.

Delmarva transitions to a quieter weather pattern Thanksgiving night as a low-pressure system departs, giving way to brisk northwest winds and clearing skies. While some rain earlier in the day brought much-needed moisture, drought conditions persist across the region. A reinforcing cold front late Friday will usher in the coldest air of the season, with temperatures dipping into the 20s and highs near 40 through the weekend. Dry, chilly conditions dominate early next week, as a clipper system approaches.

As Delmarva braces for another dry Halloween with record-breaking warmth, a severe drought continues to intensify across Sussex County and the broader region, threatening local crops and water resources.

A sunny, dry weather pattern will persist over Delmarva, extending a 28-day streak without measurable rainfall. Friday brings clear skies and mild temperatures, but breezy conditions on Saturday may elevate fire weather risks. Little to no rain is expected from weak frontal systems this weekend, and high pressure will maintain dry conditions into next week. Temperatures will gradually warm, reaching the 70s by midweek.

High pressure will continue to dominate Delmarva’s weather through the weekend and into next week, bringing dry conditions and seasonable temperatures. The Delmarva Peninsula remains in a severe drought, now marking 27 consecutive days without measurable rainfall. A cold front passing through on Friday night and Saturday will bring cooler air, but little chance of precipitation. Frost may develop in some areas overnight as temperatures dip into the 30s, while gusty winds and dry conditions increase fire weather concerns.