Dry high pressure remains firmly in place over the Delmarva Peninsula, delivering another stretch of pleasant summer weather through late Saturday. Forecasters say the area can expect tranquil conditions and seasonable temperatures before a more humid and unsettled pattern arrives in the days ahead.
Following a clear and comfortable Independence Day, Friday afternoon temperatures will hover in the low to mid-80s, gradually falling into the low 70s by evening. Overnight lows will dip into the mid-50s in rural spots and the low to mid-60s elsewhere, offering ideal conditions for radiational cooling under mostly clear skies.
Saturday will continue the quiet weather trend, featuring abundant sunshine and only a few passing high clouds. Winds will gradually turn from the south-southwest as the center of high pressure slides offshore, allowing temperatures to rise slightly. Afternoon highs are forecast to reach the mid to upper 80s, with moderate humidity as dew points mix down into the upper 50s and low 60s.
Saturday night will be another cool and dry evening, although slightly milder than the previous night, with lows settling in the mid to upper 60s. By Sunday, the warmer air mass will begin to take hold, pushing highs into the upper 80s and low 90s while humidity also climbs. Dew points will rise into the mid-60s to low 70s, and overnight temperatures will remain warm, only falling into the upper 60s and mid-70s.
Looking ahead to next week, the National Weather Service notes that a cold front approaching from the west, combined with tropical moisture potentially lifting northward from the Southeast, will bring multiple chances for rain and thunderstorms starting Monday. Forecast models suggest a period of heavy rainfall could occur early next week as moisture levels climb to climatological maximums for the region. Though severe storms are not anticipated at this time, residents should remain alert for daily rounds of showers and storms through at least midweek.
Temperatures are expected to remain above normal with highs in the mid-80s to low 90s and muggy conditions persisting into the second half of the week.