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Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO NOON EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding may linger near
the times of high tide through Monday. The highest water
levels and greatest impacts are forecast to occur during the
Sunday morning high tide, when isolated Moderate coastal flood
impacts are possible along the back bays. Ice from the back
bays could get pushed onshore during high tide, and flood
waters could freeze on roadways, further complicating impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.

Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

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Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Delaware Bay at Lewes
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
31/08 PM     4.3       -0.4        0.9       None
01/08 AM     6.8        2.2        2.0      Minor
01/08 PM     5.4        0.8        1.8       None
02/09 AM     6.2        1.5        1.4      Minor
02/09 PM     5.1        0.5        1.3       None
03/09 AM     5.6        1.0        1.0       None

&&

Weather Alert

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 5 below zero. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches and Inland Sussex Counties.
In New Jersey, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Cape May Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For
the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

Weather Alert

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 5 below zero. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches and Inland Sussex Counties.
In New Jersey, Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Cape May Counties.

* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For
the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

Weather Alert

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation
of freezing spray expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds
20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters
expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point
NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM this
evening to 6 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM
this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

Weather Alert

...FREEZING SPRAY ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM EST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, moderate accumulation
of freezing spray expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds
20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and very rough waters
expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to
Slaughter Beach DE and Delaware Bay waters south of East Point
NJ to Slaughter Beach DE.

* WHEN...For the Freezing Spray Advisory, from 10 PM this
evening to 6 AM EST Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM
this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in freezing spray is hazardous.
Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components
inoperative. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may
result in some loss of stability. Strong winds will cause
hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and
reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should prepare for ice accumulation on their vessel and
consider altering plans to avoid or mitigate these hazardous
conditions.

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

CoastTV Closings System Help

To post closings or delays for your school, institution, business, or church, use the form in Manage Closings and log in with your ID code and password.

The other way is by calling 443-260-2751. Calling this number will prompt you to enter user ID and password pins. Once in the system, voice prompts will enable you to schedule your event.

We realize there is always room for error. If attempts to access the closings system have failed, please email our sister station, WBOC, at news@wboc.com or call at 443-880-9148. Institutions, businesses and churches that do not have already have a closings account can request one by also emailing the WBOC newsroom at news@wboc.com.