Weather Alert

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 1 AM EDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Kent, Inland Sussex and Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Monday.

* 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.

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.

&&

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

Murderkill River at Bowers Beach
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.6 ft, Moderate 7.6 ft, Major 8.6 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 0.9 ft, Moderate 1.9 ft, Major 2.9 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
14/09 AM     5.7        0.0        0.9       None
14/10 PM     7.2        1.5        0.2      Minor
15/10 AM     5.2       -0.5        0.4       None
15/10 PM     7.4        1.7        0.4      Minor
16/11 AM     5.4       -0.3        0.5       None
16/11 PM     7.2        1.5        0.3      Minor

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
14/08 AM     4.6       -0.0        0.8       None
14/09 PM     6.5        1.8        0.9      Minor
15/09 AM     4.5       -0.2        0.7       None
15/10 PM     6.4        1.8        0.8      Minor
16/10 AM     4.7        0.0        0.8       None
16/11 PM     6.4        1.8        0.9      Minor

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CoastTV Salutes - February 18, 2026

Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026 Updated Feb 18, 2026

We salute Sergeant First Class James Gustin, who served our nation with quiet strength and steadfast devotion across twenty-seven years of distinguished service. A man of deep Roman Catholic faith, Gustin embodied the same standard of excellence carried by the Gustin family name, known for crafting elite firearms entrusted to America's special operations forces through Springfield Armory. We honor Sergeant First Class James Gustin, soldier, father, and man of conviction, whose character continues to shape generations. Spicer Bros. and CoastTV are honoring military persons and first responders serving Delmarva. If you have a family member, friend, or community member you'd like to nominate for a CoastTV Salute, go to CoastTVSalutes.com.