Wilmington, DE – Homeowners and farmers across New Castle County must take immediate precautions as a Freeze Warning remains in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday. With temperatures plummeting as low as 24 degrees in some rural patches, unprotected outdoor plumbing and sensitive spring crops are at high risk of damage. While the sun will bring a quick thaw and a pleasant afternoon high of 58, the sub-freezing start is a significant hurdle for the morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, the warning covers Wilmington and neighboring Media and Philadelphia. Officials urge residents to cover tender plants and drain outdoor hoses before the 9 a.m. expiration. The dry, crisp air currently sitting over the Wilmington Airport will shift overnight as a new system approaches, bringing a 40 percent chance of showers after 2 a.m. Wednesday.
Wednesday’s weather looks to be a messy transition for those traveling along I-95 or the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Forecasters expect a 50 percent chance of rain through the morning hours, though accumulation should stay under a tenth of an inch. Even light rain following a freeze can lead to unpredictable road conditions, so drivers should plan for a slightly slower morning drive.
The cold snap ends definitively on Thursday as a warm front pushes through the region. Temperatures are expected to soar to 75 degrees under mostly sunny skies, providing a massive 50-degree swing from Tuesday’s early lows. This warmth lingers through Friday before another round of showers arrives for the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Wilmington, DE
- Tuesday: Sunny, High 58
- Wednesday: Chance Showers, High 65
- Thursday: Mostly Sunny, High 75
- Friday: Partly Sunny, High 71
- Saturday: Showers Likely, High 59
