Delaware
Delaware in high fire danger as drought continues. Rain in the forecast
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Delaware is still drought-stricken, but coming rain will provide some relief from the persistent dry pattern.
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows the entire state in a severe drought. Regionally, the drought has worsened, with parts of Burlington, Atlantic and Ocean counties in New Jersey one step above severe, at an extreme drought.
Wilmington has not had measurable rain in 41 days, and Georgetown hasn’t had measurable rain in 42 days. Both of those figures are records for most consecutive days without measurable rain. The previous records were toppled last week.
However, there is finally rain in the forecast on Sunday night. According to National Weather Service meteorologist Joe DeSilva, up to a half of an inch is possible between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning.
While that amount of rain will do little to alleviate the severe drought, DeSilva said it’s not nothing.
“It will be quite beneficial considering we’ve been so dry over the past month and a half or so,” he said. “So while it likely won’t improve the drought conditions all that much, it will be rather appreciable.”
After Sunday, Thursday and Friday offer another chance at more rain.
Before the rain, there is an enhanced risk of fire spread in the entire state. The conditions are exceptionally dry, and a red flag warning was in effect Friday because of high wind gusts and dry conditions. While it will not be as gusty, fire risk persists. An outdoor burn ban from the state fire marshal has been in effect for nearly a month.
When will it rain in New Castle County?
The best chance of rain in New Castle County is between 7 p.m. on Sunday through 6 a.m. on Monday, according to forecasts from the weather service.
Saturday: Sunny, high 57, low 36
Sunday: Clouds increase with rain in the evening, high 62, low 54
Veterans Day: Clearing, high 70, low 47
When will it rain in Kent County?
The best chance of rain in Kent County is between 7 p.m. on Sunday through 6 a.m. on Monday, according to forecasts from the weather service.
Saturday: Sunny, high 57, low 37
Sunday: Clouds increase to rain in the evening, high 64, low 55
Veterans Day: Clearing, high 71, low 46
When will it rain in Sussex County?
The best chance of rain in Sussex County is between 7 p.m. on Sunday through 6 a.m. on Monday, according to forecasts from the weather service.
Saturday: Sunny, high 59, low 35
Sunday: Clouds increase to rain in the evening, high 65, low 56
Veterans Day: Clearing, high 74, low 47