Weather Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory from SAT 8:00 PM EDT until SUN 2:00 AM EDT

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SATURDAY TO 2 AM
EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and New
Jersey.

* WHEN...From 8 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT 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.

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.

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
17/10 PM     7.1        1.4        0.6      Minor
18/11 AM     6.7        1.0        1.4      Minor
18/11 PM     7.5        1.8        0.8      Minor
19/11 AM     6.2        0.5        1.1       None
20/12 AM     7.5        1.8        0.8      Minor
20/12 PM     5.3       -0.4        0.4       None

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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
17/10 PM     6.0        1.3        0.9      Minor
18/10 AM     5.4        0.8        1.2       None
18/10 PM     6.6        2.0        1.3      Minor
19/10 AM     5.0        0.3        1.1       None
19/11 PM     6.3        1.7        1.0      Minor
20/11 AM     4.2       -0.5        0.4       None

Arthur Kill at Perth Amboy
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.2 ft, Moderate 8.2 ft, Major 9.2 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
17/09 PM     7.3        1.6        0.7      Minor
18/09 AM     6.3        0.6        0.7       None
18/09 PM     7.8        2.1        1.1      Minor
19/10 AM     6.6        0.9        1.1       None
19/10 PM     7.2        1.5        0.6      Minor
20/11 AM     5.4       -0.3        0.1       None

Sandy Hook Bay at Sandy Hook
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.7 ft, Moderate 7.7 ft, Major 8.7 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
17/09 PM     6.9        1.7        1.0      Minor
18/09 AM     6.2        1.0        1.1       None
18/09 PM     7.3        2.1        1.3      Minor
19/10 AM     6.2        1.0        1.3       None
19/10 PM     6.9        1.7        0.9      Minor
20/11 AM     5.1       -0.1        0.4       None

Watson Creek at Manasquan
MLLW Categories - Minor 5.7 ft, Moderate 6.7 ft, Major 7.7 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
17/08 PM     5.4        1.0        0.4       None
18/09 AM     4.8        0.4        0.6       None
18/09 PM     6.1        1.7        1.1      Minor
19/10 AM     4.7        0.3        0.6       None
19/10 PM     5.3        0.9        0.3       None
20/11 AM     3.9       -0.5        0.0       None

Maurice River at Bivalve
MLLW Categories - Minor 7.6 ft, Moderate 8.6 ft, Major 9.6 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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
17/10 PM     7.9        1.6        1.0      Minor
18/11 AM     7.2        0.9        1.4       None
18/11 PM     8.2        1.9        1.2      Minor
19/11 AM     6.6        0.3        1.0       None
20/12 AM     8.1        1.8        1.2      Minor
20/12 PM     6.0       -0.3        0.5       None

Atlantic Ocean at Atlantic City
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.4 ft, Moderate 2.4 ft, Major 3.4 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
17/08 PM     6.2        1.6        1.0      Minor
18/09 AM     5.5        0.9        1.3       None
18/09 PM     6.7        2.1        1.4      Minor
19/10 AM     5.4        0.8        1.3       None
19/10 PM     6.3        1.7        1.0      Minor
20/11 AM     4.5       -0.1        0.7       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
17/09 PM     5.1        1.1        0.4       None
18/09 AM     4.5        0.5        0.8       None
18/10 PM     5.9        1.9        1.1      Minor
19/10 AM     4.4        0.4        0.7       None
19/10 PM     5.2        1.2        0.5       None
20/11 AM     3.5       -0.5        0.0       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
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
17/09 PM     6.4        1.3        0.7      Minor
18/09 AM     5.8        0.7        1.1       None
18/10 PM     7.1        2.0        1.2      Minor
19/10 AM     5.3        0.2        0.8       None
19/10 PM     6.6        1.5        0.7      Minor
20/11 AM     4.5       -0.6        0.2       None

Barnegat Bay at Barnegat Light
MLLW Categories - Minor 3.5 ft, Moderate 4.5 ft, Major 5.5 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.0 ft, Moderate 2.0 ft, Major 3.0 ft

Total      Total    Departure
Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
17/08 PM     3.5        1.0        0.6      Minor
18/09 AM     3.0        0.5        0.7       None
18/09 PM     3.9        1.4        0.9      Minor
19/10 AM     3.0        0.5        0.8       None
19/10 PM     3.5        1.0        0.5      Minor
20/10 AM     2.4       -0.1        0.3       None

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Delaware Lawmakers & Groups Celebrate Passing Of Equal Rights Amendment

Cody Decker
Jun 29, 2022
Jun 29, 2022 Updated Jun 29, 2022

Delaware Equal Rights Amendment

DOVER, Del.- Finding equality for people of all different races and nationalities took a major step at the beginning of 2021 in the first state.

The Delaware General Assembly passed the Equal Rights Amendment unanimously in both the 2020 and 2021 sessions.

Article I of the Delaware Constitution which explains the fundamental rights of Delawareans was changed to include protections against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, or sex.

"We need to adopt policies and legislation that ensures that every Delawarean no matter what background, no matter what class they are, whether they are from Claymont to Delmar have the opportunity for open mobility and access and opportunity to provide for their families," State Senator Darius Brown said.

Governor John Carney says this is not only about making an impact now but shaping the future for generations to come.

"In many ways, this amendment is a direct answer to our past that makes crystal clear in law what we all know to be true," Carney said. "It provides us a platform to move together towards a better future."

As part of Wednesday's event, there were performances by two groups of young musicians and dancers. It was sponsored by Barclays Bank.

Ray Dempsey says the company has a major focus on diversity and inclusion largely in part to a substantial amount of employees being in minority groups

"It's a reinforcement of our commitment to actually learning more and understanding more about each other and that rich diversity that we represent in the State of Delaware is embodied and opportunities to enjoy artistic celebrations," Dempsey said.

Senator Brown says there is more work to be done before the end of the legislative session.

"We're continuing our work around criminal justice reform," Brown said. "We're looking for the passage of the fines and fees bill in the Delaware state senate tomorrow and look forward to continue the work that we continue to do to expand economic opportunities for all Delawareans."

With just one day left in the legislative session, it is clear that there are lawmakers looking to get things done ahead of Thursday's deadline.