- humidity: 83%
- wind: 9-15mph
- cloud cover: 51%
Next 7 days
Today
89°F
/
76°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 5:50 am
sunset: 8:22 pm
humidity: 59%
wind: 9-19mph
dew point: 63°F
pressure: 1018hPa
chance of precipitation: 15%
cloud cover: 90%
Saturday
92°F
/
74°F
heavy intensity rain
sunrise: 5:50 am
sunset: 8:21 pm
humidity: 76%
wind: 29-48mph
dew point: 74°F
pressure: 1013hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.81"
cloud cover: 87%
Sunday
82°F
/
74°F
light rain
sunrise: 5:51 am
sunset: 8:21 pm
humidity: 70%
wind: 13-28mph
dew point: 70°F
pressure: 1011hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.11"
cloud cover: 99%
Monday
78°F
/
70°F
clear sky
sunrise: 5:52 am
sunset: 8:20 pm
humidity: 76%
wind: 14-18mph
dew point: 69°F
pressure: 1015hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 1%
Tuesday
82°F
/
75°F
light rain
sunrise: 5:53 am
sunset: 8:19 pm
humidity: 75%
wind: 29-46mph
dew point: 73°F
pressure: 1010hPa
chance of precipitation: 79%
rain volume: 0.04"
cloud cover: 100%
Wednesday
82°F
/
73°F
light rain
sunrise: 5:54 am
sunset: 8:19 pm
humidity: 70%
wind: 24-41mph
dew point: 70°F
pressure: 1008hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.18"
cloud cover: 100%
Thursday
76°F
/
67°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 5:54 am
sunset: 8:18 pm
humidity: 61%
wind: 11-20mph
dew point: 61°F
pressure: 1013hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 100%
Friday
76°F
/
67°F
clear sky
sunrise: 5:55 am
sunset: 8:17 pm
humidity: 53%
wind: 9-11mph
dew point: 58°F
pressure: 1017hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 0%
Weather Alerts
Air Quality Alert
NWS Wakefield VA
Thu, Jul 16, 2026 5:51:00 PM EDT - Fri, Jul 17, 2026 6:00:00 AM EDT
The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code RED Air
Quality Alert across the Maryland Eastern Shore, for Fine
Particulates, until midnight EDT Friday night.
Air quality is expected to reach code RED, which is unhealthy, and
means everyone should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Those with respiratory and/or heart ailments may experience more
serious health effects.
An Air Quality Alert means that Fine Particulates concentrations
within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For
more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles please
visit the Maryland Department of the Environment Web Site at
http:www.mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/
Air quality
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Photo: This photo by George Leukel III shows a surprise 1992 nor'easter that caused millions of dollars in damages in Ocean City, Maryland.
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Delaware and Maryland beaches are blessed with mild weather throughout the year. Our average temperatures are 63 in spring, 84 in summer, 62 in fall and 41 in winter. For more specific weather information, here are some useful links.
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More Weather Information
Important Information for Beach Home Owners
Minimizing Damage from Floods, Storms
Hurricane Planning and Recovery
- A Hurricane Primer
A quick look at things you should know about hurricanes, such as how to prepare and what to do after you've returned home if you have been evacuated.
- Sussex County Online Storm Center
Storm information for Sussex County Delaware communities
- AccuWeather Hurricane Information
In Depth Information about Past, Present and Forecasted Hurricanes, with weather maps, tracking maps and history of storms. Very easy to use.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
Outstanding site by FEMA that provides tons of information on preparing for and recovering from natural disasters.
- American Red Cross
Home page of relief organization with advice on helping out in times of disasters such as hurricanes.
More Weather-Related Links
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