Posts Tagged ‘rain’
DE National Guard Activated for Storm Response
The Delaware National Guard has been activated and is now in place to support any needed actions in regards to Tropical Storm Ophelia. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is coordinating with FEMA Region 3 as well as state, county and local agencies to be ready to respond statewide if needed. Additional information from DEMA:Major concerns…
Read MoreUPDATED: Flooding Still Possible at Areas Statewide at High Tide
Last updated: 10/30/21 – 5:00pm Statewide – Motorists Should Use Caution for Flooding on Roadways and High Wind Gusts The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) advises motorists that roads may be closed and/or restricted due to flooding and/or downed trees and power lines. Widespread minor to major tidal flooding is expected with high tide cycles. East…
Read MoreMDOT Continues Winter Weather Response
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) will remain in emergency operations mode as crews continue to respond to winter weather that has blanketed the state with snowfall and freezing rain. The National Weather Service expects freezing rain, snow and high winds to impact most of the state. Snow, switching over to…
Read MoreWeather Outside May Turn Frightful
If you’re dreaming of a White Christmas, there is no chance of that across Delmarva. If it’s a wet Christmas you’re dreaming of, that looks likely – at least on Christmas Eve. According to the AccuWeather forecast, winds will increase through the day. Showers may arrive this afternoon, and the heaviest rainfall is expected tonight.…
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 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 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 MoreDelDOT Urges Caution with Heavy Rains in Forecast
As the holiday weekend approaches, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is advising motorists that another storm system is forecast to bring heavy rains and possible flooding across the state. A Flood Watch has already been issued as the potential exists of more than an inch of additional rainfall beginning Thursday evening. Increasing the likelihood…
Read MoreOcean City Continues to Monitor Hurricane Florence, OC Bikefest Moved to Convention Center
UPDATED Wed: Salisbury City Officials Still Watching Hurricane Florence, Expect Wind & Rain
UPDATED – Wed, 4pm – City officials and allied agencies were briefed this morning by the Maryland Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA. With the track of Hurricane Florence now taking it farther south, the impact here on the Delmarva Peninsula is expected to be minimal. Residents can anticipate 2”…
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 MoreDE Ag Secretary Requests Emergency Disaster Declaration after Rainy Spring
Too much rain in April and May has destroyed several Delaware crops and Ag Secretary Michael Scuse has made a request for an emergency disaster declaration. To be eligible, Delaware has to have at least 30% loss in crop production for at least one crop. Scuse says many fruit and vegetable farms have taken a…
Read MoreHeavy Rain & Flooding in Parts of Delmarva Saturday
SUNDAY MORNING Kruger Road/Georgetown – betw Breasure Rd & Rt 113 Snake Rd/Laurel – betw Woodland Ferry Rd & Bethel Rd Fire Tower Road/e of Seaford – betw Cool Branch Rd & Concord Rd For several hours Saturday afternoon as the rains fell, Fenwick Island and Ocean City took the brunt of the storms that…
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