⛈️ Delmarva Weather Update — Monday, August 3, 2026
Flood Watch for New Castle, Sussex, Somerset, and Northampton counties through 11 PM; Beach Hazards Statement for Accomack and Northampton counties through 8 PM.
Today's Weather Story: Showers and thunderstorms are likely across much of Delmarva today, with the highest rain chances from Wilmington and Dover through the Delaware beaches and south toward Salisbury and Ocean City. Southwest winds will keep the air humid, while coastal areas stay cooler. The Flood Watch highlights a flash-flood concern in parts of northern Delaware and the lower Eastern Shore where repeated storms develop.
Across Delmarva:
- Wilmington, DE: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 85°F, southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
- Dover, DE: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 86°F, southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
- Georgetown, DE: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 85°F, southwest wind around 10 mph.
- Lewes, DE: Showers and thunderstorms, high near 85°F, southwest wind around 10 mph.
- Cambridge, MD: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 85°F, southwest winds 7 to 10 mph.
- Salisbury, MD: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 85°F, southwest wind around 10 mph.
- Ocean City, MD: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 80°F, south wind around 16 mph.
- Chincoteague, VA: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 81°F, south wind around 16 mph.
Active Weather Alerts:
- Flood Watch for New Castle, Sussex, Somerset, and Northampton counties until 11 PM Monday.
- Beach Hazards Statement for Accomack and Northampton counties until 8 PM Monday.
Severe Weather Outlook: SPC places much of Delmarva, including Wilmington, Dover, Lewes, Salisbury, Ocean City, Chincoteague, and Cape Charles, in a General Thunderstorms Risk today. No categorical severe-weather risk is indicated. WPC does not identify a Delmarva-specific excessive-rainfall risk, but the Flood Watch remains in effect for New Castle, Sussex, Somerset, and Northampton counties through tonight.
Why This Setup: An approaching cold front, nearby low pressure, and an upper-level disturbance are providing the lift for widespread showers and thunderstorms. Southwest flow is feeding humid air into the region, allowing storms to remain active.
Looking Ahead: The unsettled, humid pattern continues into the next couple of days with more shower and thunderstorm chances. A warm front is expected to lift through the region Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Bottom Line: Plan for storms and wet travel at times today, with the greatest flooding concern in Flood Watch counties.
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