Take a deep breath, Delaware, because the state is in for another rough ride next week.
While rain and tropical storm force winds have moved away, coastal flood warnings remain in effect for the Atlantic Coast and areas around Delaware Bay and the Delaware River. There is also a wind advisory in effect Wednesday with west winds at 20 to 25 mph and gusting up to 45 mph.
On the good side, Wednesday should be partly cloudy with highs around 49 degrees. Thursday will be partly sunny with highs around 48 degrees. But Friday is a different story.
Delaware faces another big storm on Friday
The National Weather Service is forecasting a major storm to hit Delaware on Friday and continue into Saturday.
Delaware will see between 0.25 to 1 inch of rain Friday through Saturday, and the highest totals will be in the northern part of the state. The storm will also bring high winds.
Bethany Beach is expected to see maximum wind gusts of 53 mph. Dover and Wilmington could see maximum wind speeds of 45 mph.
While rain totals will not match what Delaware received Tuesday, they could still cause flooding as many rivers are already at flood stage.
Delaware has a snow forecast for next week
Once Friday's system moves out of the area, an Arctic cold front will move toward Delaware. Temperatures, which reached 50 degrees on Saturday, will begin to drop on Sunday.
On Tuesday, a front will hit Delaware and the state could see its first significant snowfall since March 2022. AccuWeather.com is forecasting snow and sleet in Delaware starting Tuesday through early Wednesday morning. Snow accumulations could reach 3 inches.
How to prepare for winter weather
- Stock up on snow removal supplies like rock salt or ice melt, space heaters and snow shovels to complete your snow preparation arsenal.
- Make sure your snow blower is working
- Clean your gutters.
- Inspect the roof and repair any damage
- Trimming tree branches.
- Add more insulation to your home.
- Seal cracks in your home.
- Insulate your pipes.
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