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Weather Alert

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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CoastTV Evening Forecast Update 01/21/2026

Chief Meteorologist Paul Williams is updating the path of the weekend Winter Storm and says the cold following the snow is the primary problem.

Warm Thursday gives way to cooler night in Sussex County

  • Chief Meteorologist

    Paul Williams has earned ASSOCIATED PRESS CHESAPEAKE BAY BEST WEATHER ANCHOR/METEOROLOLOGIST 2019, 2021, 2023, and serves as the chief meteorologist at CoastTV, delivering weather forecasts during the 5, 6, and 11 p.m. broadcasts. As a key member of the Draper Media storm tracker weather team, he provides crucial emergency weather information to help safeguard the community. 

Sussex County is expected to begin early Thursday morning in the 30s as milder air continues to move in on southerly winds. Clouds will increase through the day, but the period should stay dry.

Temperatures will climb Thursday afternoon, with highs expected in the upper 40s to low 50s before an arctic cold front crosses late in the day. Forecast guidance suggests the front will have limited moisture this far south, so no rain or snow is expected.

Behind the front, winds will shift to the northwest and temperatures will fall Thursday night, setting up a cooler start to early Friday morning. Any additional precipitation chances are expected to hold off beyond this time window.

Milton, DE

Right Now
36°
Clear
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Feels Like: 29°
  • Heat Index: 36°
  • Wind: 8 mph
  • Wind Chill: 29°
  • UV Index: 0 Low
  • Sunrise: 07:14:57 AM
  • Sunset: 05:10:15 PM
  • Dew Point: 19°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Overcast with showers at times. Low around 35F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Tonight

Overcast with showers at times. Low around 35F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Tomorrow

Generally sunny. High 53F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.

Weather Alert

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

Next 12 Hours

Time
Temp
Precip
8 PM
36°
1%
8 PM
36°

Wind: S @ 10 mph

Precip: 1% Chance

Humidity: 48%

Wind Chill: 29°

Heat Index: 36°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 18°

9 PM
36°
1%
9 PM
36°

Wind: S @ 9 mph

Precip: 1% Chance

Humidity: 51%

Wind Chill: 29°

Heat Index: 36°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 20°

10 PM
38°
0%
10 PM
38°

Wind: SSW @ 11 mph

Precip: 0% Chance

Humidity: 48%

Wind Chill: 30°

Heat Index: 38°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 20°

11 PM
39°
2%
11 PM
39°

Wind: SSW @ 12 mph

Precip: 2% Chance

Humidity: 49%

Wind Chill: 31°

Heat Index: 39°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 21°

12 AM
40°
33%
12 AM
40°

Wind: SSW @ 12 mph

Precip: 33% Chance

Humidity: 49%

Wind Chill: 33°

Heat Index: 40°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 22°

1 AM
41°
60%
1 AM
41°

Wind: SSW @ 12 mph

Precip: 60% Chance

Humidity: 53%

Wind Chill: 33°

Heat Index: 41°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 7 mi

Dew Point: 25°

2 AM
41°
20%
2 AM
41°

Wind: SSW @ 12 mph

Precip: 20% Chance

Humidity: 57%

Wind Chill: 34°

Heat Index: 41°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 27°

3 AM
41°
3%
3 AM
41°

Wind: SW @ 12 mph

Precip: 3% Chance

Humidity: 57%

Wind Chill: 34°

Heat Index: 41°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 27°

4 AM
40°
3%
4 AM
40°

Wind: SW @ 11 mph

Precip: 3% Chance

Humidity: 56%

Wind Chill: 34°

Heat Index: 40°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 26°

5 AM
40°
3%
5 AM
40°

Wind: SW @ 11 mph

Precip: 3% Chance

Humidity: 54%

Wind Chill: 33°

Heat Index: 40°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 25°

6 AM
39°
4%
6 AM
39°

Wind: SW @ 9 mph

Precip: 4% Chance

Humidity: 54%

Wind Chill: 33°

Heat Index: 39°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 24°

7 AM
39°
4%
7 AM
39°

Wind: SW @ 8 mph

Precip: 4% Chance

Humidity: 54%

Wind Chill: 34°

Heat Index: 39°

UV Index: 0 Low

Visibility: 10 mi

Dew Point: 24°