- humidity: 100%
- wind: 13-24mph
- cloud cover: 94%
Next 7 days
Today
87°F
/
71°F
heavy intensity rain
sunrise: 5:54 am
sunset: 8:19 pm
humidity: 84%
wind: 20-36mph
dew point: 73°F
pressure: 1011hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.79"
cloud cover: 99%
Thursday
78°F
/
70°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 5:54 am
sunset: 8:18 pm
humidity: 59%
wind: 16-22mph
dew point: 59°F
pressure: 1019hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.28"
cloud cover: 88%
Friday
76°F
/
70°F
overcast clouds
sunrise: 5:55 am
sunset: 8:17 pm
humidity: 59%
wind: 13-15mph
dew point: 60°F
pressure: 1022hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 91%
Saturday
75°F
/
69°F
broken clouds
sunrise: 5:56 am
sunset: 8:16 pm
humidity: 64%
wind: 12-13mph
dew point: 61°F
pressure: 1018hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 68%
Sunday
75°F
/
68°F
few clouds
sunrise: 5:57 am
sunset: 8:16 pm
humidity: 56%
wind: 14-16mph
dew point: 58°F
pressure: 1014hPa
chance of precipitation: 0%
cloud cover: 21%
Monday
78°F
/
67°F
light rain
sunrise: 5:58 am
sunset: 8:15 pm
humidity: 57%
wind: 16-28mph
dew point: 62°F
pressure: 1013hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.08"
cloud cover: 70%
Tuesday
85°F
/
74°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 5:59 am
sunset: 8:14 pm
humidity: 72%
wind: 34-54mph
dew point: 74°F
pressure: 1004hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.59"
cloud cover: 91%
Wednesday
81°F
/
73°F
moderate rain
sunrise: 5:59 am
sunset: 8:13 pm
humidity: 86%
wind: 16-32mph
dew point: 73°F
pressure: 1006hPa
chance of precipitation: 100%
rain volume: 0.42"
cloud cover: 67%
Weather Alerts
Flash Flood Warning
NWS Wakefield VA
Wed, Jul 22, 2026 12:29:00 AM EDT - Wed, Jul 22, 2026 3:30:00 AM EDT
FFWAKQ
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Somerset County in southeastern Maryland...
Wicomico County in southeastern Maryland...
Worcester County in southeastern Maryland...
* Until 330 AM EDT.
* At 1229 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ocean City, Fruitland, Pocomoke City, Princess Anne, University Of
Maryland Eastern Shore, Berlin, Snow Hill, West Pocomoke,
Westover, Newark, Ocean Pines, Cape Isle Of Wight, Deal Island,
Willards, Longridge, Whitesburg, Salisbury-Wicomico, Cokesbury,
Lakewood and Whiton.
Flood
Flood Watch
NWS Wakefield VA
Tue, Jul 21, 2026 10:02:00 PM EDT - Wed, Jul 22, 2026 6:00:00 PM EDT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Maryland, including the following
areas, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset and Wicomico.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more
widespread late tonight and early Wednesday morning ahead of
a slow moving cold front. This front is expected to stall
across the region Wednesday with additional rounds of showers
and thunderstorms expected Wednesday afternoon. Total
rainfall amounts are expected to range from 2 to 4 inches,
with localized higher amounts.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood
Special Marine Warning
NWS Wakefield VA
Wed, Jul 22, 2026 12:14:00 AM EDT - Wed, Jul 22, 2026 2:15:00 AM EDT
SMWAKQ
The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20
NM...
Waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chintoteague VA from 20 to 60
NM...
* Until 215 AM EDT.
* At 1213 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located along a line extending from Bethany Beach
to near Ocean City Inlet to 14 nm north of Chincoteague Bay, moving
east at 45 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
Ocean City Pier, 10 Nm East Of Ocean City Inlet, Assawoman Bay,
Ocean City Inlet, Jackspot Reef, Chicken Bone, 10 Nm Se Fenwick
Island, African Queen Wreck, Gulf Rambler Wreck, and Fenwick
Island.
Marine event
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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.
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