Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...In Delaware, Inland Sussex. In New Jersey, Cape May.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
vulnerable structures may begin to occur. At this level,
flooding may become severe enough to cause structural damage
along with widespread roadway flooding in coastal and bayside
communities, and near inland tidal waterways. Some locations
may become isolated by the flood waters.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest impacts from coastal
flooding are expected with the Thursday evening high tide.
Locally major flooding impacts are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal
flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water
levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Follow the recommendations of local emergency management
officials.

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 Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service at
water.weather.gov/ahps for additional water level and flood
impact information for your local tide gauge.

&&

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
20/07 PM     6.4        1.8        1.3      Minor
21/08 AM     5.8        1.2        1.9       None
21/08 PM     8.0        3.3        2.9      Major
22/08 AM     6.4        1.8        2.4      Minor
22/09 PM     7.0        2.3        1.9     Moderate
23/09 AM     5.3        0.7        1.1       None

Great Egg Harbor Bay at Ocean City
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.3 ft, Moderate 6.3 ft, Major 7.3 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
20/07 PM     5.3        1.3        0.7      Minor
21/08 AM     4.7        0.7        1.3       None
21/08 PM     6.8        2.8        2.2     Moderate
22/08 AM     5.6        1.6        2.1      Minor
22/08 PM     6.0        2.0        1.5      Minor
23/09 AM     4.5        0.5        0.7       None

Cape May Harbor at Cape May
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.2 ft, Moderate 7.2 ft, Major 8.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.1 ft, Moderate 2.1 ft, Major 3.1 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
20/07 PM     6.6        1.5        1.0      Minor
21/07 AM     5.8        0.7        1.5       None
21/08 PM     8.0        2.9        2.4     Moderate
22/08 AM     6.9        1.8        2.3      Minor
22/08 PM     7.4        2.3        1.8     Moderate
23/09 AM     5.8        0.7        1.0       None

&&

Canalfront Park playground now open, brings fun and accessibility to Lewes

Emma Aken
Emma Aken
Reporter

Emma Aken joined CoastTV News in July of 2024. She graduated from Penn State University in May of 2024 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and a minor in Business. While at Penn State, she was involved in Penn State Network News, where she grew even more passionate about the news industry. She also studied abroad in Florence, Italy.

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Apr 1, 2025
Apr 1, 2025 Updated Apr 9, 2025

Canalfront Park playground — Laughter and cheers filled the air this week as children flocked to the newly opened playground at Canalfront Park, a long-awaited addition following the closure of the previous play area last October.

Laughter and cheers filled the air this week as children flocked to the newly opened playground at Canalfront Park, a long-awaited addition following the closure of the previous play area last October.

LEWES, Del. — Laughter and cheers filled the air this week as children flocked to the newly opened playground at Canalfront Park, a long-awaited addition following the closure of the previous play area last October.

Construction for the replacement was on pause during some of the winter months due to the cold weather.

City officials said the previous playground, built in 2009, no longer met current safety standards and lacked accessibility features. The revamped space has safety surfacing on the ground instead of mulch and a wheelchair accessible merry-go-round.

Dulcena Kemmerlin brought her grandson, Caden, to the new playground.

“I believe that it's wonderful,” said Kemmerlin. “I like the fact that it's accessible for everyone.”

Funding for the project included $225,000 from the Delaware Outdoor Recreation, Park, and Trail Grant Program, helping offset the estimated $455,417 total cost.

Maria Clark DeForrest, a Lewes local, said the playground is a welcome addition to the community.

“This is our neighborhood playground," said DeForrest. "We're so excited to be here and we're honestly super impressed,” she said.

Emma Aken

Reporter

Emma Aken joined CoastTV News in July of 2024. She graduated from Penn State University in May of 2024 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and a minor in Business. While at Penn State, she was involved in Penn State Network News, where she grew even more passionate about the news industry. She also studied abroad in Florence, Italy.