DELMARVA-Â Much needed rain is heading for Delmarva through the midweek time period. A code red is in effect for Wednesday for rain heavy at times and gusty winds.
Areas of dense fog are lifting this afternoon, with an increase in clouds and mild temperatures. Temperatures are warming into the 50s this afternoon.
Tuesday night will be cloudy with breezy and mild conditions. Temperatures warming through the low 60s with winds increasing from the south. A steady rain develops after midnight with mild temperatures and breezy conditions.
Wednesday is a code red first alert day for a steady rain, that could be heavy at times. Minor flooding is possible, especially in poor drainage areas. Over 1 inch of rain is expected. Some places could pick up close to 2 inches. Temperatures will be mild, in the mid 60s. Winds will be gusty from the south, to near 40 mph at times. Later in the day, winds shift to the northwest, the rain will end, and temperatures will fall. Make sure outdoor items are secured in the strong winds.
Wednesday night, turning sharply colder with clearing skies and temperatures falling to near 30 Thursday morning for inland areas. Mid 30s at the coast.
Thursday will be much colder with mostly sunny skies and highs only in the low 40s. Thursday night clear and very cold with lows in the 20s. Partly cloudy and continued cold Friday with highs only in the 30s.
