Posts Tagged ‘weather’
OC Residents Can Sign Up for Local Emergency Notifications with OC Alert
OC Alert is available to Ocean City residents. Public safety officials sat this is a free trial service that will allow you to get notifications sent from state and local authorities – in the event of weather, traffic or other emergencies. The information can be received by email, text or voice message. Community members are…
Read More2022 Hurricane Season Ends While New Chapter of Potential Coastal Storms Set to Begin
If you’re wondering what this coming winter will bring, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s seasonal outlook predicts an above-average chance for warmer temperatures in the listening area. Based on this fall’s outlook, forecasters expect a re-emergence of a persistent La Niña weather pattern, which can affect the weather by producing drier and warmer conditions…
Read MoreOceans Calling Festival CANCELED
Heavy rains and high winds expected beginning Friday and lasting through the weekend have led organizers of the Oceans Calling Festival to cancel their inaugural event. “Due to unsafe weather conditions on the Oceans Calling Festival grounds caused by Hurricane Ian and additional severe weather conditions forecasted for the rest of the weekend, we have…
Read MoreDART Service Update, Tue. Jan. 4th
DART has announced these service updates for Sussex and Kent Counties, and the impact of weather conditions; Kent County: Route 104: The 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM trips from Dover Transit Center and the 6:28 AM and 7:28 AM trips from Camden Walmart will not operate. Route 105: The 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, and…
Read MoreWinter Wallop Expected Monday
After days of temperatures in the 60s, winter is expected to come roaring back Monday, January 3rd. Numerous winter weather advisories, watches and warnings have been posted across Delmarva as temperatures are expected to take a steep plunge, any rain is expected to switch to snow, and winds are expected to pick up in speed.…
Read MoreStorms Sweep Across Delmarva; More Severe Weather Possible Sat.
Summer storms again spread across Delmarva Friday night. Trees and wires came down in the Bridgeville area. At one point, Delaware Electric Cooperative reported that nearly 2,000 members were without power – mostly in its beach territory. Power has since been restored. A lightning strike was also reported at a home in Queen Anne’s County.…
Read MoreUpdate: Preparing For Elsa
An updated track for Tropical Storm Elsa from NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center places it slightly further west, which could mean a more significant impact regionally. According to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, the main threats are expected to include rain, flooding, and increased rip currents starting late Thursday. The experience with Tropical Storm Isaias…
Read MoreFlood Warning Issued For Sussex Co.
As rain continues to fall, the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Sussex County, effective until 10:15 a.m. today (Thursday). Watches, warnings and advisories are also in effect for Maryland’s Eastern Shore counties. Some areas have received four inches of rain since the rain started Wednesday. Rain could still be heavy at…
Read MoreOC Air Show Sunday – Canceled
The weather has grounded today’s finale of the OC Air Show. Officials say that high winds, low cloud cover and rain make it a perfect storm for an air show. They look forward to next summer and the 2021 Air Show in Ocean City on June 19th and 20th.
Read MoreIs It Covered? Advice On Filing A Claim
After the storm… what’s next? Torn-up siding, damaged roofs and carports, damaged vehicles and problems related to lack of power may have you turning to your insurance provider. AAA Mid-Atlantic has some advice: -Know that different types of damage may affect your claim, such as whether a tree, the wind or the wind-driven rain caused…
Read MoreUpdate: Rainfall, Wind, Tornado Risks Arrive On Delmarva
Isaias update: Delmarva is under a Tornado Watch until noon as we feel the effects of Isaias, which made landfall as a hurricane in the Carolinas late Monday night. The area has experienced tornado warnings already this morning. Although Isaias was downgraded to a tropical storm. we are still at risk of flooding downpours, tropical…
Read MoreRip Currents Pose A Risk At Beaches
The start of the week brings a risk of rip currents at beaches in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey. Swimmers are urged to stay near lifeguards on duty. A rip current can sweep away even the strongest of swimmers. The National Weather Service says the rip current risk is high today.
Read MoreUPDATED: High winds cause damage across Sussex County, Tornado Confirmed in Cecil County, MD
UPDATED 2/8/20 – 830am – Friday’s morning storms caused problems throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. A couple of strong wind gusts around Sussex and Kent Counties between 9 and noon took down power lines and damaged some buildings.  According to DEOS – the Delaware Environmental Observing Station – Areas around Sussex County saw wind gusts during…
Read MoreSevere thunderstorm affects power throughout Sussex County
Heavy winds and severe weather conditions have affected power for hundreds of residents across Sussex County. As of 11 a.m., Friday several hundred people were without power across Sussex County and parts of southern Kent County, including 73 who experienced outages in Harrington and 200 in Felton, according to Delmarva Power. Coastal areas further south…
Read MoreChilly start to the week will bring rain, snow mix to Sussex County
A chilly start to the first week of December will bring a rain and snow mix to Sussex County. WGMD Accuweather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg says the area will see light precipitation with minimal snow mixed in overnight Monday into Tuesday. “This evening and overnight there can be some wet snowflakes mixed in,” Lundberg said. As…
Read MoreMuskrat Trapping Season Extended a Week on MD’s Eastern Counties
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has added a week to the state’s muskrat trapping season in Eastern, Southern and portions of Central Maryland. The revised season will now close March 22 in the affected counties to make up for unfavorable weather conditions — an extremely cold winter and recent tide fluctuations — that had limited…
Read MoreWinter Weather Advisory 1am Friday til 10am Friday for DE & NE MD
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from Friday, 1:00 AM EST until Friday, 10:00 AM EST. Source: U.S. National Weather Service …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. * WHERE…Portions of northeast…
Read MorePreparation is Key Ahead of Winter One-Two Punch
Preparation is Key Ahead of Winter One-Two Punch AAA urges motorists to use the “calm before the storm(s)” to prepare their vehicles for winter weather driving. Old Man Winter returns to start the week with another one-two punch of snow and ice across the region. The first punch is set to arrive Sunday night and…
Read MoreGov. Carney’s Statement on the Weather Forecast
Governor Carney’s Statement on Weather Forecast WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Sunday issued the following statement on weather conditions and encouraged Delawareans to follow the latest forecasts and emergency preparedness resources online: “The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is closely monitoring the approach of Hurricane Florence, as well as Hurricane Isaac farther out in…
Read MoreSaturday’s Rains Bring Localized Flooding
Heavy rains on Saturday left some areas with high water. Dewey Beach saw some flooding on the bayside and on Route 1 in the northbound lanes. There were reports of ponding on Route 113 in Georgetown and in other low lying areas that are prone to flooding. In Milton, businesses are setting up sandbags as…
Read MoreTS Florence Expected to Make Landfall as Hurricane
Coastal towns up and down the Atlantic Coast are carefully watching and monitoring Hurricane Florence as she works her way across the Atlantic. This is hurricane preparedness month – residents and property owners should take time to prepare before a disaster occurs. Don’t wait till the last minute to put together a disaster supply kit…
Read MoreUPDATED: Friday Morning Storms
UPDATED – 12:25pm – Storms are moving south and off the coast – some storms remaining between Bethany Beach and Ocean City. The Delaware Electric Cooperative has restored power to all but all but two members – in the Lewes and Rehoboth Beach area. Delmarva Power also has scattered small outages in the Millsboro, Ocean…
Read More“Sailor’s Life for Me” Some Programs Canceled Sunday because of Weather
Selected “Sailor’s Life for Me” programs in Lewes, Del. on Sunday, May 27, 2018 cancelled due to severe weather. For more information, contact the Zwaanendael Museum at 302-645-1148. “A Sailor’s Life for Me” cancelled activities – Sunday, May 27, 2018 Ă—Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Living-history encampment, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. – Canal Front Park Ă—Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Wreath-laying ceremony at the…
Read MoreEnhanced Threat for Fire Spread Today for DE Until 8pm
Enhanced Threat for Fire Spread Wednesday until 8pm… Relative humidity values will continue to drop into the low to mid 20s today. Winds will be southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The combination of low humidity, gusty winds and dry fine fuels will lead to an enhanced threat for fire…
Read MoreWINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR MONDAY NIGHT
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT… * WHAT…A wintry mix of precipitation is expected. Periods of light freezing rain, sleet, snow and rain are anticipated. A few hundredths of an inch of ice will likely accumulate on untreated roads and walkways. Also, there may be a very…
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