A sunny and breezy day kicks off the weekend across Delmarva, with temperatures slightly above normal for mid-November. However, brisk winds and high astronomical tides, aided by the full moon, will maintain minor coastal flooding concerns through the weekend. Overnight lows Saturday will drop near freezing inland, with warming temperatures expected Sunday into Monday. A weak cold front on Sunday night brings minimal impact, and above-average temperatures continue into early next week.
We're seeing a clearing trend and cool weather to end the week, with a dry and mild weekend. Some tidal flooding is possible into Saturday.
The latest drought monitor indicates the majority of Delmarva is still seeing severe drought conditions. Some relief tonight will showers overspreading the region.
Chilly and increasingly cloudy today, followed by widespread minor coastal flooding starting with Thursday morning's high tide. A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect through Friday due to elevated astronomical tides from the full moon and persistent onshore winds. Rain is expected this evening into Friday morning, with up to a half an inch possible. By the weekend, drier air and milder temperatures in the 60s will settle in, but breezy conditions could persist.
This order empowers the Department of Emergency Management to coordinate state government preparations, offering an additional layer of protection for Marylanders without declaring a State of Emergency.