Wilmington, Delaware – A drenching Wednesday continues across Delaware as all-day rain and embedded thunderstorms roll through, causing slowdowns on I-95 and slick roads across New Castle County.
According to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, a steady, soaking rain will persist through the evening hours with possible thunder around Wilmington between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. Thursday. Up to an inch of rainfall is expected, and gusty east winds up to 15 mph will make umbrellas a challenge. The chance of rain remains near 100% through tonight.
By Thursday, periods of lighter rain are expected through the morning, tapering off by midday. A drying trend begins in the afternoon, with breezy conditions from the north up to 15 mph and a high near 63°F. Travel Thursday morning could still be damp, but road conditions will gradually improve…